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The phrase "acknowledge he was" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to someone recognizing or admitting a past state or condition of another person.
Example: "In his speech, he chose to acknowledge he was wrong about the decision."
Alternatives: "recognize he was" or "admit he was".
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Joe Parry, a music publicist in London, remembers them helping him to acknowledge he was gay.
Simmons, the first player to acknowledge he was HIV positive, died early this year.
Hamas has said little about Mabhouh except to acknowledge he was a valued member of the organisation.
To win, Netanyahu had to do something that did not come naturally — acknowledge he was likely to lose.
In the article, Santos seems to acknowledge he was carrying something other than a whip in his first Derby victory.
Mike Brearley would acknowledge he was blessed to have a young, extremely hungry Ian Botham in his ranks.
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But to acknowledge he's a Celticsnista?
One thing even Shearer's critics acknowledge: he is no mug.
"He would still acknowledge he is learning all the time.
Boyle acknowledged he was struggling.
Pete Cashmore acknowledged he was nervous.
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