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recognize

[rek-uhg-nahyz] / ˈrɛk əgˌnaɪz /




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Garvin Jarbusch, chief investment officer at Green Alpha Advisors, says companies that don’t recognize water cost have a structural blind spot.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Mice receiving glucosamine also showed worsening deficits in social memory, which is the ability to recognize and remember other individuals.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

“All countries do have agency, even if they are in dire circumstances. But whether you have the wit to recognize your agency and the capability to exercise it, these are different matters,” Kausikan said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Brine is one of those flavors that’s easier to recognize than define.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

“Do you never study your grammar lessons? And no, we are not out for a meander, though I do recognize that from last week’s vocabulary drill.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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