acknowledged

Example Sentences

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When people call him a hero, he admits it feels good, not out of ego, but because his actions were acknowledged.

From BBC

Rubio acknowledged difficulties in achieving peace in Gaza, saying that the ceasefire that went into effect in October with the release of hostages amounted to a "miracle."

From Barron's

In Visalia, confidentiality clauses negotiated by district lawyers acknowledged the public’s right to obtain the information — and then attempted to make sure they never would.

From Los Angeles Times

Each of the four organisations has apologised to the bereaved families and to the survivors, lawyers for the claimants said, and have acknowledged their failures.

From BBC

It acknowledged that the issue is the subject of a "long-standing dispute" dating back to Vanuatu's independence.

From Barron's