acknowledged

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Nor did the Supreme Court in Kennedy purport to overturn every decision that relied on Lemon; to the contrary, it expressly acknowledged and distinguished several such cases as good law.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

However, she acknowledged: "It could contain more information, by the nature of this being an exercise to assess different information, for a different purpose."

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung had said Seoul was unhappy with its reported redeployment, but acknowledged there was little the government could do about it.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Collins acknowledged that it was possible to fill the reservoir with nonpotable water, but it would only cause further delays.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

When he reached Athens he was an acknowledged hero and he was invited to a banquet by the King, who of course was unaware that Theseus was his son.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton