Sentence examples for sting of recognition from inspiring English sources

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The occasional eruptions of decency and good manners soften the sting of recognition, like a kiss on the cheek following a well-deserved slap in the face.

If you're over 40 and have been tempted against your better judgment to an April-September fling, "The Housekeeper" should produce a sting of recognition.

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But the truth is that Froch was sorely under-rated and under-appreciated throughout the vast majority of his stellar career: a lack of recognition that stung the Englishman more than any blows he received in the ring.

It succeeds not because Hart suffered from a semantic sting (there is still no reason to attribute to his theory the view that rules of recognition exist because they are required by linguistic criteria for use of the word 'law'law

"But getting nominated for an Annie -- to get that sort of recognition from your peers -- that does take away some of the sting".

The lack of recognition has bothered Mr. Stubblefield more than the lack of royalties, he said, although that stings too.

A squint of recognition?

"Racism robbed Carl of recognition".

Glint of recognition?

Gingerich felt a shiver of recognition.

Nods of recognition ripple across the audience.

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