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Discover LudwigThe phrase "acknowledge the damage" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when discussing the recognition of harm or negative impact in various contexts, such as personal, environmental, or financial situations.
Example: "In order to move forward, we must first acknowledge the damage caused by the recent storm."
Alternatives: "recognize the harm" or "admit the impact".
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But he appeared to acknowledge the damage these disclosures could do to America's reputation abroad.
They never acknowledge the damage, these poor fellows; they just live it.
She's so committed to changing herself, to reaching the next tower, that she refuses to acknowledge the damage it's doing.
Mr. Davies said he would still like Exxon to acknowledge the damage that Greenpeace contends the company has done.
We need an investigation and Keith needs to be challenged by professionals to acknowledge the damage he has done to people, himself and the church".
He did not acknowledge the damage to his brain, the changes in his personality, even the addictions that ultimately killed him in the prime of his career.
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Mr. Maetzig acknowledged the damage wrought by the official meddling.
He said he hoped that pending purchases would proceed without delays but acknowledged the damage done.
Flynn described the result as "painful" and acknowledged the damage that the scoreline has done to his own prospects.
Senior Catholics across Europe today apologised for the way the church had dealt with paedophile priests and acknowledged the damage the scandal had caused to its moral authority.
However, while crediting Sebelius with fostering such historic changes, Obama acknowledged the damage to the reputation of his administration caused by the website's failings.
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