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The phrase "acknowledging for the first" is not correct in written English.
It seems to be an incomplete expression and does not convey a clear meaning.
Example: "In acknowledging for the first time the contributions of our volunteers, we celebrate their hard work."
Alternatives: "recognizing for the first time" or "admitting for the first time".
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One way that Nuance has improved accuracy is by acknowledging, for the first time, that not everyone speaks alike.
DUBLIN — Ryanair, the budget airline based in Dublin, promised on Friday to transform its "abrupt culture" in a bid to win customers, acknowledging for the first time that a reputation for treating its passengers badly might have become a problem.
In testimony before the Senate committee, the regulators voiced regret for outsourcing the foreclosure review to consultants paid by the banks, acknowledging for the first time that the government had "underestimated" problems plaguing the process.
The pollsters polled Whether Labour come first or second, it is apparent the party would be prepared to talk to the Lib Dems, with Miliband acknowledging for the first time on Tuesday that he has red lines on talks.
WASHINGTON — The United States has about 11,000 troops in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said on Wednesday, acknowledging for the first time publicly that the total forces there are higher than formally disclosed in recent years.
His hint of interest in staying on as mayor -- acknowledging for the first time that he was mulling the possibility -- fueled a burst of responses from city and state political leaders and from the mayoral candidates and their representatives.
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He acknowledged, for the first time, past transgressions.
Mr. Comey acknowledged for the first time that the F.B.I. was scrutinizing Mr. Trump's actions.
He also acknowledged, for the first time, that the injury has affected his hitting.
Government officials recently acknowledged for the first time that some detained protesters were tortured.
On Monday, she says, "The system will acknowledge for the first time that I exist".
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