had acknowledged
- past perfect of acknowledge.
Example Sentences
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While previous owners had acknowledged Malört’s taste with ad copy calling it a “challenge to the braggart who says ‘I can drink anything,’” CH Distillery initially considered more positive takes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The school had acknowledged to the interscholastic organization in May what it presented as minor missteps in a rapidly growing program—free lunches and Uber rides for players.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
Barrot, who had summoned Lang for talks on Sunday, said he had acknowledged the resignation offer and planned to start the process of looking for a successor.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2026
Corcept said Wednesday that the FDA had acknowledged that one of its Phase 3 trials of its drug relacorilant had been successful.
From Barron's ● Dec. 31, 2025
The government had acknowledged the existence of nonbinary gender.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
