in appreciation of
idiom
: 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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The shelter held a thank-you and ribbon-cutting celebration Friday morning in appreciation of North Coast Church, which selected the nonprofit as this year’s Serve Your City project.
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Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2023
The shelter held a thank-you and ribbon-cutting celebration Friday morning in appreciation of North Coast Church, which selected the nonprofit as this year’s Serve Your City project.
—Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2023
People were crying and strangers were hugging each other in appreciation of being spared.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2021
While noise was piped into the fan-less arena in Toronto during the N.H.L. postseason, the officials on the ice applauded and the players — including the opposing Islanders — tapped their sticks in appreciation of Lindblom’s journey back for Game 6 of the second round.
—New York Times, 30 Dec. 2020
After the 1978 season in which the Braves finished last at 69-93 and Niekro led the NL in losses (19-18) despite a 2.88 ERA, Atlanta owner Ted Turner presented him with a $100,000 bonus, to be paid out in yearly $10,000 stipends after his retirement, in appreciation of his effort.
—Bill Madden, courant.com, 27 Dec. 2020
Jordan's aunt took a photo of the moment in appreciation of the gesture, according to KXII, which was widely shared on social media.
—Jacob Lev, Kevin Dotson and Travis Caldwell, CNN, 26 Dec. 2020
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International recognizes Ken Richardson as a Paul Harris Fellow in appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world.
—Sam Boyer, cleveland, 30 Dec. 2022
Curry yelled in appreciation of younger sister Sydel Curry-Lee's husband, who was making his debut with the Suns in the season opener.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2022
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Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2023
The shelter held a thank-you and ribbon-cutting celebration Friday morning in appreciation of North Coast Church, which selected the nonprofit as this year’s Serve Your City project.
—Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2023
People were crying and strangers were hugging each other in appreciation of being spared.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2021
While noise was piped into the fan-less arena in Toronto during the N.H.L. postseason, the officials on the ice applauded and the players — including the opposing Islanders — tapped their sticks in appreciation of Lindblom’s journey back for Game 6 of the second round.
—New York Times, 30 Dec. 2020
After the 1978 season in which the Braves finished last at 69-93 and Niekro led the NL in losses (19-18) despite a 2.88 ERA, Atlanta owner Ted Turner presented him with a $100,000 bonus, to be paid out in yearly $10,000 stipends after his retirement, in appreciation of his effort.
—Bill Madden, courant.com, 27 Dec. 2020
Jordan's aunt took a photo of the moment in appreciation of the gesture, according to KXII, which was widely shared on social media.
—Jacob Lev, Kevin Dotson and Travis Caldwell, CNN, 26 Dec. 2020
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International recognizes Ken Richardson as a Paul Harris Fellow in appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world.
—Sam Boyer, cleveland, 30 Dec. 2022
Curry yelled in appreciation of younger sister Sydel Curry-Lee's husband, who was making his debut with the Suns in the season opener.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2022
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