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recognition

[rek-uhg-nish-uhn] / ˌrɛk əgˈnɪʃ ən /




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One X user found it "hilarious" and thought it would only increase Naruto's international recognition, likening it to the best free publicity in the world.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The strikes have drawn grudging recognition from Russian military analysts.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

She helps them recognize developmental moments, such as when a child turns a book upright on their own upon realizing it’s upside down, signaling letter recognition.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

It is an important recognition of Gaudí’s architectural talent and the religious devotion that inspired the Sagrada Família.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Mac looked at Alex in surprised recognition, then broke into a wide, gentle smile, his eyes dancing in the warm glow of the flickering flames.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers




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