Example Sentences

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Police in Herat denied there had been any deaths, but have acknowledged they responded to the protest, telling the BBC that officers had "taken action to ensure security and maintain public order".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

It’s the first time, really, that Sullivan and Husted have acknowledged through their votes the trouble they’re in this fall.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

And over the years, even his biggest critics have acknowledged that Moreno is a hardcore fan who wants to win.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Engineers at SpaceX have acknowledged difficulties developing the rocket, which they hope in the future to operate more like a plane zipping in and out of airports.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“You feel you should have acknowledged your parents’ deaths, and forced Bri to do so.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer