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recognition

[rek-uhg-nish-uhn] / ˌrɛk əgˈnɪʃ ən /




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The strikes have drawn grudging recognition from Russian military analysts.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

He added: "These plaques are a wonderful recognition of the thousands of hours of dedication from so many brilliant scientists, engineers and technicians in industry and academia across the UK who made the mission possible."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

John, whose condition involves involuntary tics, was made an MBE in 2019 in recognition of almost 40 years campaigning and providing support to other sufferers.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

It is an important recognition of Gaudí’s architectural talent and the religious devotion that inspired the Sagrada Família.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

It was only then that recognition dawned on Mr. Jacobs’s face.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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