The phrase "acknowledged it in a" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to recognizing or admitting something within a specific context or document.
Example: "The committee acknowledged it in a formal report detailing the findings of the investigation."
Alternatives: "recognized it in a" or "admitted it in a".
They acknowledge it in a quiet way: they donate money to gay rights organizations, but they socialize mostly in heterosexual circles.
They decided, probably subconsciously, that it was better to deny the violence already done to them than to acknowledge it in a culture that dehumanizes victims at every turn.
Also, it is much easier to admit you are wrong if you know the other person will acknowledge it in a caring manner rather than gloating or acting superior.
You do not have to look far for the evidence – even the Daily Mail acknowledged it in 2010, citing an article in the now defunct music magazine, The Word, which calculated that more than 60% of that year's successful pop and rock acts were former public school pupils compared with just 1% 20 years ago.
The fact that it has something to do with the Academy, I simply personally can't acknowledge it in any way because it's a ridiculous notion to suddenly go, like, "Yep, I'm really gunning.
President Dmitri A. Medvedev acknowledged it in his annual state of the nation speech last month when he warned local law enforcement officials not "to hide in offices and observe as criminals grow and become insolent on their territories".
They were not surprised when the news broke that Elliott had a criminal record and had failed to acknowledge it in his application for a Kentucky racing license before the Derby.
Still, Mr. Wald acknowledged, "it's a kick in the pants for us".
La Russa acknowledged it was a bad play in that situation.
A spokesman for Kraft Foods in France acknowledged it was a bit like genetically modified crops, which the French also detest.
