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recognition

[rek-uhg-nish-uhn] / ˌrɛk əgˈnɪʃ ən /




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Sachin Maharaj, an education professor at University of Ottawa, called the proposal "a step towards the right direction," with a "recognition that social media is associated with behavioral and social issues."

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

One X user found it "hilarious" and thought it would only increase Naruto's international recognition, likening it to the best free publicity in the world.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 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

Even among international fans, there is special recognition of the Mexican goalkeeper due to his ability to rise to the occasion on the biggest stages.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

In a 2012 study, Patil et al. examined the neural underpinnings of musical timbre in order to understand the underlying processes of timbre recognition.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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