acknowledging

Example Sentences

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"That would have made quite a difference to be honest; somebody acknowledging what happened to the children who were placed in their care."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

In a news release, a museum spokesperson said Mull’s work “upsets any storybook picture of perfection” and resists nostalgia while acknowledging its allure.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"Enlargement is for us a geostrategic imperative, as well as a long-term investment in our peace, our stability and our security," von der Leyen said, acknowledging that the accession process had to "become more dynamic".

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

American leaders may expect Mr. Putin to respond to these circumstances in what they deem a “rational” way, by acknowledging battlefield realities and looking for ways to cut his losses and save face.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

She looked at me and added, "She is a hybrid genius of unknown I.Q.," and I knew that she was acknowledging our conversation of last summer.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg