- past tense form of acknowledge.
- past participle of acknowledge.
acknowledged
Example Sentences
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But he acknowledged that it is "a very difficult thing to deliver" in an uncertain world, where "public finances are constrained" and politicians face "hard decisions".
From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026
Farage acknowledged receiving the funds but said it was an unconditional gift to fund his personal protection.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026
“We don’t have the best relationship,” Gauff acknowledged at her pre-Wimbledon press conference.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026
He acknowledged various areas of investor concern, although he thinks the market reaction has been overly harsh.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 8, 2026
As his car pulled through the gate, the president acknowledged the women by tipping his hat in their direction, but he did not smile.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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