recognition
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It is not the first time a Sainsbury's facial recognition system - supplied by technology firm Facewatch - has led to an innocent shopper being challenged.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
And while social status and widespread name recognition can help, they are hardly a guarantee, according to some people connected to the club.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
The football journey of the 6-foot-6, 285-pound junior involves a change of positions, a change in eating habits and a recognition he has found his calling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
But formal diplomatic recognition is no longer the focal point.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Even though they weren’t saying much, their faces reflected the horrifying recognition that even if this wasn’t the nagual, they might be in great danger.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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“The decision about how to commemorate the movement and its participants rests with the local communities who organize those recognitions, events and commemorations. That has always been the case,” the foundation’s statement said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2026
"Particularly the recent recognitions of the State of Palestine by key countries, the successful United Nations conference in New York, and the historic declaration issued therein."
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2025
The Book Of HOV presents thousands of archived objects, including original recording masters, never-before-seen photos, iconic stage wear, prestigious awards and recognitions, as well as videos and artifacts from every facet on JAY-Z's professional life.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2023
Analysts said, however, that the right would likely agree to some changes to appease voters, including on areas like expanded social rights, consumer protections and Indigenous recognitions.
From Reuters ● May 8, 2023
Although the courts have asserted that they rested their decisions on the narrow grounds of protection to property, yet there are recognitions of a more liberal doctrine.
From The Right to Privacy by Louis D. Brandeis
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