acknowledged
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of acknowledged
First recorded in 1760–70; acknowledge + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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At a rally in Conroe that year, Trump openly acknowledged the endorsement pipeline, saying Patrick would call him with requests and he would respond, “Absolutely, Dan. Whatever you want, Dan.”
From Salon • May 29, 2026
The mayor acknowledged that Stanton has long had to fight an unsavory reputation but argued that those days are past.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Dame Mary described gardening as "all a learning curve" and said careful planning was key, although she acknowledged she has had a gardener helping one day a week for the past 32 years.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
His speech to the Economic Club of New York tacitly acknowledged that his push to reduce Canada’s economic reliance on the U.S. is a project years in the making.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
She recognized and acknowledged our huge mess, and that our feelings—despite our being just fifth graders—were very real.
From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea
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