- 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
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
Kim made a rare admission that the country’s economic policies had failed, acknowledging widespread food shortages and shedding tears in public.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
The prime minister's friends continue to emphasise Sir Keir Starmer's determination, while acknowledging the brutal political reality he confronts – particularly if Burnham wins in Makerfield later this month.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
They hit them twice against their chests, the standard response to acknowledging the rules.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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