Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigSuggestions(5)
The phrase "acknowledged there was" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when indicating that someone has recognized or accepted the existence of something.
Example: "The committee acknowledged there was a need for further research before making a decision."
Alternatives: "recognized that there was" or "admitted there was".
Exact(59)
In a news release Friday, Honda acknowledged there was "a potential failure with the wiring of the headlight switch".
Alderson acknowledged there was some truth to what Baez said.
Later, however, Kim acknowledged there was always competition.
But Rosenberg acknowledged there was a great deal of uncertainty.
The government acknowledged there was an NHS recruitment problem.
And Dr. Berry acknowledged there was more at stake than athletes' gripes.
However, the strategy acknowledged there was also a lack of monitoring and data in this area.
Mr. Patterson acknowledged there was a problem with weapons smuggling into Mexico.
And, as Ms. Weare acknowledged, there was a third tension — between the choreography and the music.
He also acknowledged there was not a big market for designated hitters.
Zibakalam acknowledged there was a danger of wishful thinking as the moment nears in Vienna.
More suggestions(16)
established there was
tested there was
recognized there was
recognise there was
appreciation there was
recognize there was
provided there was
grant there was
ascertained there was
identified there was
incorporated there was
acknowledged there were
acknowledged there had
mentioned there was
conceded there was
aware there was
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com