The phrase "acknowledged that a small" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a recognition or admission regarding a minor detail or issue in a statement or report.
Example: "The committee acknowledged that a small error had been made in the calculations."
Alternatives: "recognized that a minor" or "admitted that a slight".
(He acknowledged that a small percentage are Christians).
However, he acknowledged that a small minority could see their pay fall if they worked longer than this, saying the payment of "danger money" was not safe.
McInerney acknowledged that "a small number" of the public-housing properties were expensive to maintain, and would be better off in private hands.
The presence of the lionfish in the Atlantic is likely due to human-mediated introduction through the ornamental fish trade6 and it is acknowledged that a small founder population originated from aquaria in south Florida7, 8.
The administration said the summit meeting was a sign of American leadership even as Samantha Power, the ambassador to the United Nations, acknowledged that "a small number of countries have been carrying a disproportionate share of the refugee burden".
He acknowledged that a small number of "bad actors" in the oil industry had behaved irresponsibly, but he said many of them had left the business over the past decade as regulations tightened.
It should be acknowledged that a smaller number of historians who back this minority view may be gaining more prominence in military establishments.
Caroline Peattie, executive director of the fair housing group, acknowledged that's a small sample, but she said she believes there's enough evidence to warrant an investigation by HUD, which has the resources for a more thorough inquiry.
The government acknowledges that a small number of professionals will still legitimately use personal service companies.
Activists say the video has not been verified, but acknowledge that a small minority of protesters are fighting back.
While acknowledging that a small number of horses get hurt or die during the roundups, the bureau defends the approach as the only option given the circumstances.
