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recognition

[rek-uhg-nish-uhn] / ˌrɛk əgˈnɪʃ ən /




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That remoteness may help explain how an entire species of gentoo penguin escaped recognition for so long.

From Science Daily Sep. 22, 2026

Though Farvardin is pleased with the recognition and that the outside world has caught up with his school’s focus on post-graduate success, he acknowledges that the rankings can be “fickle.”

From MarketWatch Sep. 22, 2026

But things quickly spiral beyond clear narrative recognition, as piecing together the story becomes a puzzle unto itself.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 18, 2026

"We are seeing real benefits from the likes of facial recognition among the retailers," he said.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

In a 2012 study, Patil et al. examined the neural underpinnings of musical timbre in order to understand the underlying processes of timbre recognition.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

“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

Our progress was slow, for the crush was tremendous; but, as we went, her recognitions were frequent.

From The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. II by Charles James Lever




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