- present participle of acknowledge.
acknowledging
Example Sentences
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"We're the best state in America," he said before acknowledging: "But success has gotten expensive."
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
UN Climate chief Simon Stiell has defended the negotiations while acknowledging their limitations: "No single COP can fix this global crisis, but each takes meaningful steps forward," he said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
"We want immediate results," said a 22-year-old computer science student, Yvonne Kileme, acknowledging that the results of government projects may be more long-term.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
The Dutch economist’s concern is that a narrow focus on Europe’s problems without acknowledging its strengths is making businesses wary and pushing households to build ever larger savings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
We cross through the church, the priest acknowledging our presence with a nod but not stopping from his work.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
