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acknowledge

[ak-nol-ij] / ækˈnɒl ɪdʒ /




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The researchers acknowledge that the study has limitations.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

Therapists acknowledge that chatbots can provide support for people when a therapist isn’t necessarily available, such as between visits.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

News outlets Axios and Politico reported that Washington has given Tehran until Saturday to stop firing on commercial ships transiting Hormuz and acknowledge the waterway is open.

From Barron's Jul. 11, 2026

He did acknowledge, though, that his earlier thoughts on this subject had upset his relations with Nato.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

But if I don’t survive, I wish to acknowledge how much I will miss my friends, C.C.,

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

In its way, the new “Little House” acknowledges that Wilder’s mythology is one of the most potent in our literary canon.

From Salon Jul. 11, 2026

Health Minister Sardar Sakhawat Hossain acknowledges the strain on the health system but says it is to be expected given the country's population of more than 170 million people.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

As impeccably detailed as his movies can be, Anderson acknowledges that his method can still be a bit vague.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

The study itself acknowledges that thick local rainforest would make "safari-style" encounters unlikely.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

“This place must seem silly to you,” he acknowledges, watching her gaze up at the walls.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

The contrast was hard to miss: privately, Mr. Blanche’s qualifications were acknowledged.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

Its authors acknowledged that mechanistic evidence remains limited.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

In a separate statement, Vault acknowledged Regis’s decision and said it intends to terminate their deal and enter into a definitive agreement with Genesis.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

Avon and Somerset Police has apologised again and said it "acknowledged several decisions" it took following Kelly's death "have impacted her family".

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

Though Ramsey appeared indifferent, Hale acknowledged his wife and daughter and supporters confidently.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

"Yes, there have been criticisms," he says, acknowledging arguments that are now almost a quarter of a century old.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

At one point, the DHS publicly insisted he had been sent to Thailand, the country of his birth but where he doesn't hold citizenship, before finally acknowledging he had been flown to Eswatini.

From Barron's Jul. 7, 2026

Whether the country’s 250th birthday feels like a rare civic milestone to celebrate or not depends, for many, on acknowledging the harsh truths of our era.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

While acknowledging Seedance’s popularity and its U.S. expansion, Amit Jain, chief executive of Luma, said its ceiling in Hollywood is severely limited.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 3, 2026

When Roosevelt and the others passed the graves marked with wooden crosses, they raised their hats, acknowledging Rondon’s workers who had died.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple




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