acknowledge
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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
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
Although it appeared to acknowledge the server had been taken down, it said that was necessary for the backup to be restored.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
It is not simply a matter of refusing to acknowledge an obvious, though uncomfortable, truth.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
Vocabulary lists containing acknowledge
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
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Common Core Grades 7–8, List 1
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Nothing But the Truth
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