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recognition

[rek-uhg-nish-uhn] / ˌrɛk əgˈnɪʃ ən /




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Recognition has two edges and they both happen to be sharp.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

This review produced the Etherton report, which in turn led to the introduction of the LGBT+ Veterans Financial Recognition scheme.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Recognition alone is not enough; the state must also take responsibility for the harm it caused and ensure transparency, accountability, and reparative action.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Tiba received a mortgage publication’s Women’s Recognition Award for a marketing campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Recognition entered my mind, and I froze, unable to speak.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall




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