The phrase "acknowledged the privilege" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when discussing recognition of a certain advantage or benefit that one has, often in the context of social or economic discussions.
Example: "During the meeting, she acknowledged the privilege that comes with her position and the responsibilities it entails."
Alternatives: "recognized the advantage" or "admitted the benefit".
However, it's important for us to both acknowledge the privilege and power we have as straight white men and also the responsibility.
"I acknowledge the privilege that I benefit from in life, in society and in my ability to shoulder the enormous cost of defending myself in a trial like this," she said.
"I acknowledge the privilege that I benefit from in life, in society and in my ability to shoulder the enormous cost of defending myself in a trial like this," Swift said in a statement released on Monday night.
For one, we acknowledge the privilege we have in writing this without fear of being subsequently accused of being divisive, like many women of color experience when they publish thoughtful critiques.
She acknowledges the privileges she has without acknowledging that her party has contributed to a culture where she has those privileges at the expense of others.
Russell acknowledges the privileges that come with modeling -- "it's awesome" -- but hones in on how she and models like her have gained those privileges: by being slender, feminine and white (the last of which has been widely documented).
By acknowledging the privileges we each hold based on our skin color, gender, education, earnings and abilities, and by responding to the people we encounter daily in an empathetic way.
Colvin has publicly acknowledged the claim of privilege.
Garza told me that Bonow and Morrison had openly acknowledged the issue of privilege when they met.
None of the aforementioned essays, for instance, acknowledge the class privilege that allows for such "mental health breaks," whether they be extended sojourns in Bali or brief escapes from the home office.
