Example Sentences

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This figure is about 21% higher than previous estimates, indicating that wildfire emissions, particularly IVOCs and SVOCs, contribute more to air pollution than scientists had recognized.

From Science Daily • Jan. 7, 2026

As far as I could tell, no one else in the venue had recognized him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2025

By the end of the decade, the U.S. had recognized Beijing, rather than Taiwan, as the legitimate government of China.

From Washington Times • Nov. 29, 2023

More pertinent, the Palestinian National Authority held its first election, and Mahmoud Abbas’ Fatah party—which had recognized Israel’s right to exist and supported negotiations for a two-state solution—won handily.

From Slate • Oct. 24, 2023

They had wanted me to succeed, and fortunately I had spoken for them and they had recognized my words.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison