acknowledged

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But, following the sentencing of Shamo and Khdir on Friday, Evans acknowledged that "because of the profits that can be made, it is almost inevitable that somebody will look to fill the gap".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

He acknowledged that the judge should have handled the process differently and ideally would have invited a response.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

Despite relatively abundant oil inventories, Takaichi acknowledged concerns over the supply of oil-related products and instructed her ministers to address logistical bottlenecks, while considering priorities such as medical needs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, who represents Altadena, called the increase in applicants “meaningful forward momentum,” but she acknowledged that means residents from about 3,000 homes still haven’t started to move forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

This enterprise required that certain social and technical preconditions be met: the existence of reliable methods of communication, a common body of expert knowledge and an acknowledged group of experts able to adjudicate disputes.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton