The phrase "acknowledging popular" is not correct as it is incomplete and lacks context.
It could be used in a context where you are discussing the act of recognizing or validating something that is widely accepted or favored.
Example: "In his speech, he focused on acknowledging popular trends in technology that are shaping our future."
Alternatives: "recognizing widespread" or "validating common".
In making his plea, Horst Köhler, the managing director, acknowledged popular support for the antiglobalization movement but said the time had come for constructive discussion, not violence.
He acknowledged popular demands for reform but insisted that protesters had been "duped" into damaging the nation on behalf of its enemies, and vowed that the country would not bow to foreign pressure.
But for the most part, Mr. Letta, 46, largely named new and younger cabinet members, acknowledging growing popular momentum for generational change after a quarter of Italians voted for the antiestablishment Five Star Movement in inconclusive elections in February.
By the Bush administration's standards, Defense Secretary Robert Gates was remarkably candid last week: acknowledging that popular opposition in Europe to the Iraq war was making it harder to persuade European governments to send more troops or take more risks to salvage Afghanistan.
But he acknowledged a popular backlash around Europe.
Prestini acknowledged the popular appeal of the telescope's photographs.
It must acknowledge that popular protests would be helpful to its cause.
Mr. Silver, a Westchester native, acknowledges the popular perception that working in professional sports must be as grueling as taking part in a clap-along.
FRANKFURT — Mario Draghi, the president of the European Central Bank, acknowledged the popular backlash against government belt-tightening Wednesday, calling for a "growth compact" and a reexamination of where the euro zone is headed.
Mr. Benezra, who grew up in the Bay Area and first learned about art in the cramped galleries of the old museum, acknowledges that popular shows have to be part of successful programming.
