He says the earlier study gained so much recognition, it became -- in his words "fixed in many people's minds as true."

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says recognition from the fans, especially the families of war veterans, has been just as rewarding as a possible Oscar win.

VOA: standard.2010.02.18

UNESCO's recognition last year of batik as part of Indonesia's intangible cultural heritage has also improved its allure.

VOA: standard.2010.04.14

Although thousands of people now identify as Taino, the tribe has yet to receive official government recognition or the federal benefits that accompany it.

VOA: standard.2010.04.05

"Iran's program is an effort to force recognition of its role as a regional power.

VOA: standard.2009.11.04

Other analysts say North Korea has set aside diplomacy for now, and is sprinting toward full-fledged international recognition as a nuclear power, like India and Pakistan.

VOA: standard.2009.05.26

"Optimal health and health care for all children will require recognition of disparities as pervasive problems, methodological sound disparity studies, and rigorous evaluation of disparities intervention."

VOA: standard.2010.04.07

"Our plan does not change recognition of Pakistan as a sovereign government,".

VOA: standard.2009.03.29

'We'll talk about all the issues that need to be addressed as long as there's mutual respect and a recognition of the sovereignty of both countries.' And,I think that if we would move in that direction, based on those principles, we'd see some great things happen."

VOA: standard.2009.04.07