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recognize

[rek-uhg-nahyz] / ˈrɛk əgˌnaɪz /




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While the United States is among a smaller group of countries that recognize jus soli, it is not alone in doing so.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

“People are alienated from our current politics not because Americans are cynical, but because people recognize that they deserve better.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Some investors have access through special-purpose vehicles —a pooled secondary-market investment—that the companies themselves may not recognize as legitimate.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Each whale has unique markings that allow scientists to recognize individuals over time.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

It took the guards a second to recognize who was screaming at them, but I could tell the moment that they did, as they stood up just a hair straighter.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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