in appreciation of
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: in order to show gratitude for
We'd like to present you with this gift in appreciation of your hard work.
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Suryavanshi’s teammates were ecstatic too, lifting their arms skyward, clapping with huge smiles while some high-fived in appreciation of the young batter.
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David Close, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
More than 200 visitors slowly filled the sanctuary, and at 7:30 Hanna addressed the audience, beginning with her gratitude for the use of the church and closing in appreciation of the many who had helped make the evening possible.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025
The match paused briefly as the whole stadium chanted his name in appreciation of an extraordinary career.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
But attacking players often experience lulls — just ask the three keen observers of this game picked out by the television cameras, all of whom must have nodded in appreciation of Sarr’s menacing performance.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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David Close, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
More than 200 visitors slowly filled the sanctuary, and at 7:30 Hanna addressed the audience, beginning with her gratitude for the use of the church and closing in appreciation of the many who had helped make the evening possible.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025
The match paused briefly as the whole stadium chanted his name in appreciation of an extraordinary career.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
But attacking players often experience lulls — just ask the three keen observers of this game picked out by the television cameras, all of whom must have nodded in appreciation of Sarr’s menacing performance.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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“In appreciation of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20appreciation%20of. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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