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as in to understand
to have a clear idea of finally recognized that we were hopelessly lost
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as in to honor
to show appreciation, respect, or affection for (someone) with a public celebration an awards banquet to recognize local heroes
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Recent Examples of recognize It has been consistently recognized at awards time, and in 2023 was named the best bar in a restaurant in the United States at the Spirited Awards. —
Connie Ogle april 23, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026 Fans of the Bulls will undoubtedly recognize a climactic moment in Running Point season two, but another subplot involving Waves’ captain, Marcus Winfield, and rising star, Dyson Gibbs, was surprisingly not inspired by one of the few blemishes of the Bulls’ 1990s dynasty. —Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026 Those of you who have followed USA TODAY's coverage for the last several years will undoubtedly recognize his byline. —Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026 Palestine does not have an official national pavilion at the Biennale because it is not recognized as a country within Italy. —Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recognize
Connie Ogle april 23, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026 Fans of the Bulls will undoubtedly recognize a climactic moment in Running Point season two, but another subplot involving Waves’ captain, Marcus Winfield, and rising star, Dyson Gibbs, was surprisingly not inspired by one of the few blemishes of the Bulls’ 1990s dynasty. —Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026 Those of you who have followed USA TODAY's coverage for the last several years will undoubtedly recognize his byline. —Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026 Palestine does not have an official national pavilion at the Biennale because it is not recognized as a country within Italy. —Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recognize
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Vandersloot, a key part of the Sky’s 2021 WNBA title run, understands that fans want another championship.— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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The device uses sensitive carbon rather than metal to deliver signals that are much clearer and more precise, enabling surgeons to map and understand brain activity in real time with far greater detail.— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
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Members of the veteran community also honored her final act of service.— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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The Chinese Communist Party is resurrecting one of its favorite complaints against the Japanese government, decrying officials’ routine visit to a shrine honoring dead soldiers of World War II.— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
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Instead, a system known as PURL has been established, whereby NATO and Europe fund weapons purchases urgently needed by Ukraine, such as Patriot missiles (which can shoot down Russian ballistic or cruise missiles that target cities).— Trudy Rubin, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
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A lot of these fishing tournaments are won by these younger anglers that really haven’t studied the body of water, don’t know it like the older fishermen, but are still extremely successful with the new technology.— Mike McFeely, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
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Marc thanked Vivian and the rest of her team, and, for a moment, the cast and crew ate together in silence.— Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
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Miss Manners assures you that everything after thanking him was optional.— Judith Martin, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
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In corporate news, luxury conglomerate and industry bellwether LVMH reported quarterly sales that missed expectations on Monday as the sector begins to decipher the fallout from the war in the Middle East and its impact on stocks.— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
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The researchers then deciphered certain traits that were linked to the habit.— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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The cast also includes Naomi Ackie, who is seen in the trailer, reportedly as the scientist Hagen turns to for help following his disfigurement.— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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Ahmed and Alex, also Arsenal fans, are here hoping to see the same.— Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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Kim Il-hyeok struggled to comprehend how after 10 years of planning, his brother only lived to see 19 months of freedom.— Mike Valerio, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
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Tabarrok cited a quote by the Italian philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli, that new things are harder to comprehend than old ones, even if the new ones might be better.— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
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Take a moment to appreciate your co-workers, even Bob and turtleneck lady.— Charles Yu, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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But some people, including those who became my drag family, appreciated and encouraged my vision.— Gabe Montesanti, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
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