Sentence examples for acknowledging a mistake from inspiring English sources

The Goldman settlement involved carefully drafted language acknowledging a "mistake" and "incomplete information" that did not appear to be enough to establish that it committed securities fraud.

As strange as it was to see the Mets designate their opening-day cleanup hitter for assignment 11 games into the season, give them credit, at least, for acknowledging a mistake and quickly fixing it.

Acknowledging a mistake is hard because of the fear of being perceived as stupid or incompetent, Dr. Tavris said, but keeping it inside can be an enormous psychological burden.

"Seventeen innocent people are dead and acknowledging a mistake isn't going to cut it".

Democrats expressed strong support for Daschle and credited him with acknowledging a mistake.

It can reduce escalation by protecting the ego, allowing people to feel good enough about themselves that they're comfortable acknowledging a mistake.

Atlanta's mayor, Kasim Reed, at least acknowledged a "mistake" in not staggering school and office closings.

When you acknowledge a mistake, that is an opportunity for learning and growth.

"Apple acknowledged a mistake and they fixed it," Marc Rotenberg, executive director of the Electronic Privacy Information Center, said in an interview.

Burton said he was trying to catch up with Gordon to acknowledge a mistake from earlier in the race.

And, given that the handicapped boy does exist, is it better for him to have his birth acknowledged a mistake?