Example Sentences

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Offering only a brief wave in acknowledgement of the acclaim, Williams was firmly focused on her first competitive match for 1,375 days.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

It’s a presentation, a release valve, an acknowledgement that heterosexuality — for everyone — is not always what it’s cracked up to be.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

“If the 10-year Treasury reached 5%, it would be an acknowledgement that inflation is now a real problem,” said Ben Sullivan, chief investment officer at AE Wealth Management.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

They did not hold any serious bombshells - nor any confirmation of alien life - but it marked the latest clear acknowledgement by the US government that it has investigated sightings of unidentified objects.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The goblin bowed his great domed head in acknowledgement, then flexed his short legs.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling