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recognize

[rek-uhg-nahyz] / ˈrɛk əgˌnaɪz /




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“A lot of people said they didn’t recognize me,” he recalled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Those familiar with the lore of the “Masters of the Universe” franchise will recognize that the mysterious woman is Adam’s long-lost twin sister, Adora.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

To earn a reward, the octopus had to recognize where the image was actually located and move toward that position.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Investors burned in the past by MLPs should recognize that “it’s a totally different sector” now, says Thummel.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“Robert Higa. You recognize the name? His dad ran the restaurant.”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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