The phrase "acknowledged questionable" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to express recognition of something that is questionable, but the phrasing is awkward and unclear.
Example: "The report acknowledged questionable data sources, raising concerns about its reliability."
Alternatives: "recognized as questionable" or "identified as dubious".
The federal officials said the rules that ensnared Mr. Spitzer apply to every bank customer, but they acknowledged that questionable activity involving a public official, particularly a prominent figure like the governor of New York, was likely to receive quicker and more thorough review.
Unworkable tax plans, a narrow world view, and, now, a history of contractually-acknowledged questionable sexual behavior towards women is not the making of a winning politician in a party that has become, for some, a magnet for racial hostility.
It still makes clear that giving up completely is the best option and it even acknowledges it is questionable how big the health effect of smoking less will be.
It will take them showing up at City Council meetings, picketing in front of police stations, and demanding that their concerns, complaints and fears about police brutality -- not only for themselves but for their fellow citizens of lesser incomes, darker skin tones and questionable lifestyles -- be acknowledged and acted upon.
Judge Eugene Wedoff also ruled today that United could go ahead with a multimillion-dollar pay package for its chief executive, Glenn Tilton, even though the judge acknowledged that the timing might send a questionable message to employees.
Although admiring of Boyle's abilities as a scholar and librarian, Stille acknowledged that the Prefect "made some very questionable business deals, which landed the Vatican in a terrible legal tangle".
Police acknowledged that an in-car video revealed "questionable tactics and improper comments" by police during Thomas' arrest.
The admission doesn't come as a surprise to many, but it's rare for this type of questionable data collection tactic to be acknowledged publicly.
Privately, however, officials acknowledged that the inquiries surrounding Mr. Riechers had uncovered questionable practices in a proliferating and poorly regulated side of Pentagon procurement that involves contracting for temporary consultants.
Kerry acknowledged that he had helped win recognition for Karzai's questionable victory in the last presidential ballot.
