seek recognition
Frequency: 6.89.0 per million words
To try to obtain praise, acknowledgement, or official status.
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Examples (10)
- The small island nation continues to seek international recognition as an independent state.
- Many artists seek recognition for their unique style, but few actually achieve it.
- She didn't seek recognition for her charity work; she just wanted to help people.
- The company is seeking official recognition for its environmental efforts.
- He spent his whole career seeking recognition from his peers in the scientific community.
- Why do so many people seek recognition on social media through likes and shares?
- Our group will seek recognition as a formal union during the next meeting.
- The athlete had sought recognition for years before finally winning the gold medal.
- It is human nature to seek some form of recognition for one's hard work.
- Young musicians often seek recognition by entering various talent competitions.