- 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
"The suggestion that books or resources acknowledging LGBTQ+ people somehow undermine neutrality is both misleading and dangerous," it added.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
That tension is real, and the president deserves credit for acknowledging it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
But how hard is it to simply be against fraud, while accurately acknowledging that it is rare and our current system provides accurate results?
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
She would literally show up, begin talking, hand us the money without even acknowledging it, and start the dance class!
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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