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recognition

[rek-uhg-nish-uhn] / ˌrɛk əgˈnɪʃ ən /




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The strikes have drawn grudging recognition from Russian military analysts.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

In May, the exchange introduced new identity verification measures including facial recognition in an effort to prevent minors from accessing their parents’ accounts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

John, whose condition involves involuntary tics, was made an MBE in 2019 in recognition of almost 40 years campaigning and providing support to other sufferers.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 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

But beneath this body-burden of racism, Ann discovered in C.P. something more profound: a recognition of our shared humanity.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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