- present participle of acknowledge.
acknowledging
Example Sentences
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"I don't see any other body that could replace the UN," she said, acknowledging the organization's flaws but insisting that "it's the only thing we've got."
From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026
That tension is real, and the president deserves credit for acknowledging it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The Iran World Cup team arrived in Tijuana wearing lapel pins on their jackets acknowledging victims of a Feb. 28 missile strike on an elementary school.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
The prime minister's friends continue to emphasise Sir Keir Starmer's determination, while acknowledging the brutal political reality he confronts – particularly if Burnham wins in Makerfield later this month.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Nevertheless, despite acknowledging the validity of certain liberal ideas, Bobby seemed to be hardening toward the world and losing sensitivity to people in need.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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