acknowledge
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Analysts say statements such as Khezrian’s overstate the case, but they nevertheless acknowledge the axis has proved more resilient than expected.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Urging clients to acknowledge the repercussions of their actions also tends to make an impact.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
That reality has helped push Gulf states to support even unfavorable deals that would acknowledge Iranian oversight of the strait if it stops further escalation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
I need to acknowledge up front that it is unwise for anybody—including me—to deduce any comprehensive conclusions about the Democratic Party and where it’s headed from Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary last week.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026
It was taboo because it exposed the inherent contradictions of the Virginia position, which was much closer to the position of the Deep South than Madison wished to acknowledge, even to himself.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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Colburn acknowledges that it might at first seem "a little ridiculous" that the researchers are aiming for losses that can be described by percentages over kilometers.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
And while he acknowledges that parts of Salesforce’s business are subject to AI risk, he thinks that threat is limited to a small portion of the company.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
She calls herself a socialist and acknowledges belonging to the Democratic Socialists of America’s New York chapter—of which she told Mr. Karl: “It’s my—it’s kind of like your local union chapter.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Taken together, the reviews paint a picture of a show shaped more by personal reflection than conventional comedy, something Knox herself acknowledges.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
We pass him in the hall; he barely acknowledges Rhiannon and completely ignores me.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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The CMS said it had acknowledged and apologised for previous failings in Gerry's case and made consolatory payments.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Emanuel acknowledged that this reaction isn’t totally unreasonable, given the history.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
After all, Lenape territory remains unceded, no matter how many times it is acknowledged.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026
In the hard-hit western city of Pereira, Andres Cano, a 30-year-old nursing student, acknowledged that the hope of locating survivors "is much lower now."
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
Emma’s confusion, and the acknowledged intimacy, seemed to declare her affection engaged.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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Burnham promised to convene a summit with fire services, acknowledging the government had not supplied enough resources to deal with wildfires.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
The streamer also says the badge will relate to the "artist's public identity" and not about "how the music was made", acknowledging that AI tools are being used in some human music creation now.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
"It is about acknowledging that bad things happen in life which will turn you upside down," Knox said.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
“Our economists maintain their October rate-hike forecast, while acknowledging a higher risk of a September move if yen weakness reaccelerates,” the members add.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
“Hey,” Erin said, acknowledging us momentarily before checking her phone.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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