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recognition

[rek-uhg-nish-uhn] / ˌrɛk əgˈnɪʃ ən /




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But there’s also a recognition here that the way through that inflection point will involve some inconvenient alliances in the face of powerful business threats.

From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026

"After several months of verification and certification, FAI ratification now gives this achievement full international recognition," the SolarStratos team said a statement.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

Just going off that, I’d say it’s a recognition of a much more competitive landscape, which means being able to continue to invest aggressively in programming that will improve engagement time on the platform.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Meanwhile, the film works to wring out a tear, occasionally squeezing too hard, but earning several sad sighs of recognition.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

In the case of the national university, it was the recognition that the United States was still very much a nation in the making because its population was still a people in the making.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

But the other religious recognitions worn by Girl Scouts are developed and administered by outside faith organizations.

From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026

The revelations also put California school districts — already gearing up for annual commemorative recognitions of Chavez and his contributions — in a difficult position.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 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

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

"As we drive along," whispered he to Bella, "just watch the recognitions fellows will throw me,—a look, a gesture, a sign, scarcely perceptible, but enough to say, 'Your Excellency may depend upon us.'"

From Tony Butler by Charles James Lever


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