"I often find more inspiration in disheartening works than in heartening ones," Daniel Handler (a k a Lemony Snicket) said, acknowledging a tendency that won't surprise his readers.
He acknowledged having a tendency to overthrow early in games, when his adrenaline was running hot.
On Tuesday, they got even more ammunition: Several of Mr. Gore's comments in his debate with Gov. George W. Bush set off a fresh outcry over what even some of his supporters acknowledge is a tendency to embellish anecdotes about his roles in events.
The Democratic United Party acknowledged a defeat.
In addition to feelings and beliefs, gratitude also seems to require an act of or tendency to acknowledge a benefactor's act of benevolence, and/or to communicate, demonstrate or express grateful beliefs and feelings to the benefactor.
Keep in mind, a staff member who keeps coming back for direction may be acknowledging a delegator's (your own) tendency to micro-manage.
The quarterback had acknowledged his tendency to throw the occasional wobbly pass during a media session this week, pointing out that "I've thrown a lot of yards and touchdowns with ducks".
The Jets converted 1 of 11 third-down chances in their season-opening loss to Baltimore, and afterward they acknowledged their tendency to press matters.
Gallagher is well known for his controversial, outspoken statements in the press; he acknowledged his tendency for faux pas in the song "My Big Mouth" on the album Be Here Now.
While our selective memory owes debts to the allure of the Olympics and a tendency to privilege familiar political struggles, we must also acknowledge a third important factor.
