acknowledge

Example Sentences

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Before we get to the performance itself, let’s acknowledge that the Boss is sticking his neck out here.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“We acknowledge the reactive appearance of this call, but what we interpreted as a bottoming process, akin to prior cycles last year, appears less so now,” Zener wrote in a note to clients.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Judge Rakoff’s opinion doesn’t cite, distinguish or acknowledge any of these authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

When Trump praised Rubio during his State of the Union, the secretary mouthed “thank you,” placed a hand on his heart, and briefly stood to acknowledge the applause before ducking back into his seat.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The same two agents enter—Wangemann and Müssner, Helmuth has learned—and barely acknowledge him.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti