acknowledged

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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

Ramaphosa acknowledged illegal migration was putting unfair pressure on South Africa's public services - and that the issue needed to be addressed by his government.

From BBC • 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

Moore acknowledged similarities, but said, “That’s not what we were going for.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

He acknowledged that this represented an escalation, but given Hamilton’s arrogant evasiveness, “more will now be required than would have been asked at first.”

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis