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The phrase "ago when he acknowledged" is not correct in written English.
It is an awkward construction that combines a time reference with a conjunction in a way that does not make sense.
Example: "It was a long time ago when he acknowledged his mistakes."
Alternatives: "some time ago when he recognized" or "previously when he admitted".
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Mr Younesi admitted as much a few weeks ago when he acknowledged that vigilante groups were still entrenched in his ministry and in other institutions.
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When he acknowledged that late Friday, though, he leaned forward, eyes on his locker.
And while the NFL had refuted the connection between the game and the disease for years, league official Jeff Miller made headlines two weeks ago when he acknowledged the potentially causal relationship.
King Albert, who succeeded his brother in 1993, saw his own image darkened a dozen years ago when he had to acknowledge that he had fathered a daughter out of wedlock.
Even when he acknowledges the problem, he doesn't necessarily solve it.
It is a precious moment when Mourinho acknowledges that both sides got what they deserved, and smiles when he acknowledges the fact.
State Representative Thom Tillis, a Republican and speaker of the House, even acknowledged as much several weeks ago, when he said that the amendment would probably be repealed in 20 years.
Ford earlier acknowledged he smoked crack "probably a year ago" when he was in a "drunken stupor," but balked at growing pressure on him to resign.
On Iran, he acknowledged that his views had hardened since his oil business days a year and a half ago, when he was urging efforts to rebuild a relationship with Tehran.
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