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acknowledgment

[ak-nol-ij-muhnt] / ækˈnɒl ɪdʒ mənt /




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In trying to disassociate herself from the scandal, Melania’s lack of acknowledgment of her husband’s ties to Epstein stands out as a confusing, but increasingly familiar, bit of cognitive dissonance.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

The update was the administration’s only public acknowledgment that something had gone wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

“We want to participate in what Sam is creating,” Iger said on CNBC, with Altman, occupying an adjacent on-screen window, nodding in acknowledgment.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Despite being non-binding, the resolution goes beyond simple acknowledgment and asks nations involved in the slave trade to engage in restorative justice.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

I grin at her and say nothing, just tip my hat in acknowledgment.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland




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