acknowledged

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He acknowledged in his interview that he apologised to the complainant during the meeting but he said it was due to her having previously felt "uncomfortable" and he "accepted that was how she felt".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

In his almost but not quite valedictory acceptance speech, the 80-year-old Lithgow acknowledged that this Tony win, his third, comes 53 years after his first — and feels every bit as satisfying.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Mr. Rubio’s testimony was refreshing because he acknowledged that the job is far from finished.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

On the last earnings call, CEO Mick Beekhuizen acknowledged that the recovery in snacks was taking longer than expected.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

At first glance, the natural world seems incredibly complex, Herschel acknowledged.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee