The state is named after an American Indian tribe a recognition of the groups that came long before the Pilgrims.

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The state university's athletic teams are nicknamed Cornhuskers in recognition of one of the area's chief crops.

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In a statement,the State Department said the decision was made in recognition of the de facto regime's failure to restore democratic, constitutional rule to Honduras.

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Cynics agree, not so much out of faith in constitutional propriety as in recognition of the dire state of the economy.

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Of course, only those couples getting married in Massachusetts will also have the recognition of the state.

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The Turkish-Cypriot leader, Rauf Denktash, dug in his heels, demanding international recognition of his breakaway state before talks could begin.

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