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The United States and Brazil signed an agreement in April to combat arms and drug trafficking, and Lula had acknowledged that Trump had asked him for greater cooperation.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The companies in March had acknowledged the merger talks, which were reported by The Wall Street Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 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

Hackman had acknowledged that it was hard for them to grow up with an often-absent celebrity father, but his daughters and one granddaughter released a statement after he died about missing their “Dad and Grandpa.”

From Salon • Jul. 30, 2025

At least he had acknowledged it, I thought.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings