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recognition

[rek-uhg-nish-uhn] / ˌrɛk əgˈnɪʃ ən /




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Tree’s hit song “Life Goes On” and collaboration “Miss You” with German DJ Robin Schulz earned him international recognition and climbed onto the Billboard Hot 100.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

He said: "At this late stage in my life, I am grateful for any sliver of recognition that comes my way."

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

This isn’t a job for the scrawny or the squeamish, or for those who crave social recognition or respect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

“But we do welcome long-overdue federal recognition that the status quo is unacceptable,” Mitchell said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

They gave Coal nods of recognition as he approached.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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