acknowledge
verb (used with object)
to admit to be real or true; recognize the existence, truth, or fact of.
was acknowledging
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past progressiveof acknowledge.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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On Tuesday, Boeing's president and chief executive Dave Calhoun said the firm was "acknowledging our mistake".
From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2024
“I was acknowledging, I was like, ‘Man, I’m just trying to figure out how I can help you,’” Ham said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 18, 2023
By Nov. 9, Edlund was acknowledging the political facts in King County, tweeting a picture of herself diving in the sea off Cabo San Lucas.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 25, 2022
“The president was naming the congressional champions on this issue and was acknowledging her incredible work,” Jean-Pierre said.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 28, 2022
Mom felt Grandma Smith had lacked faith in her artistic talent, and by becoming a teacher now, she was acknowledging that her mother had been right all along.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
