- 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
Her caged parakeet in the upper corner stares back at us, acknowledging our voyeurism.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 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
While acknowledging that if global liquidity conditions tighten or the situation in the Persian Gulf deteriorates,there is a risk of a sell-off in emerging markets, JPMorgan insists it would be a buyer on any pullbacks.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
“This ought only be between us,” Balekin says to Dain, not acknowledging that his father had even spoken.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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