Example Sentences

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It’s an admirable acknowledgement of those behind the scenes, slotting film reels into the Dryden’s 75-year-old projectors, summoning shimmering worlds before our eyes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

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

I should wish to offer a little present in books in acknowledgement of their kindness, and in connection with the purposes, as they have announced, of their visit to England.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall