recognized

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This avian bystander may have recognized a fellow bird of prey in Coriolanus, whose role in the Roman ecosystem is necessary yet not fit for all purposes in a young democracy beset with growing pains.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

The Fourth of July holiday is one of the 12 recognized federal holidays in the U.S., and has become one filled with parades, fireworks, concerts and other American flag-waving events.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

When Congress first created the FTC in the 1910s, it recognized that the agency’s mandates of protecting consumers and fighting monopolies should not be overly swayed by partisan politics.

From Slate • Jun. 29, 2026

Watching from the sidelines in 2022, Obrokta recognized a problem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Akira recognized her from rehearsals, but they hadn’t officially met yet.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz