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Discover LudwigThe phrase "acknowledged he wanted" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when someone admits or recognizes their desire for something.
Example: "During the meeting, he acknowledged he wanted to take on more responsibilities within the team."
Alternatives: "admitted he desired" or "recognized he wished".
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Wright acknowledged he wanted to bat, to take a potential beaning for the team, and was initially upset at Collins for not allowing him to do so.
For his part, Murdock acknowledged he wanted to be free to pursue his vision of how Dole should expand.
He also acknowledged he wanted to protect the Zulu Nation, as well as his own job as a Zulu Warriors security guard.
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Lee would later acknowledge he wanted to reach a large audience.
The judge readily acknowledges he wants the job.
Butler acknowledges he mostly wanted to make a point.
But he eventually acknowledged that he wanted to meet Nadal, who leads their series, 12-6.
After the game, Williams acknowledged that he wanted to show them what he meant.
But Mr. Romney acknowledged that he wanted to offer donors a candid sense of his strategy, given the role they play in his campaign.
But Melvin also acknowledged that he wanted to bring more of the Angels' style of play to the Brewers, to diversify an offense reliant on power.
Patel acknowledged that he wanted fraternity and justice, spoke with a stutter, and had arrived in London by plane in 1977.
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