Sentence examples for if to acknowledge from inspiring English sources

I involuntarily curl my shoulders -- as if to acknowledge our common genomic humanity.

As if to acknowledge this, the husband declares "there are no new ideas".

And as if to acknowledge that, Derek sidesteps every attempt to pin a label on its central character.

He gestured with his hand around the offices as if to acknowledge their modesty: "What can I say?

He shrugs, as if to acknowledge that this doesn't feel a very thought-through style of film-making.

Steinbrenner extended his right hand and motioned to emphasize the position, nodding as if to acknowledge the inevitable.

Respond to e-mails as quickly as possible, even if just to acknowledge receipt and then follow up substantively later.

In some quarters it was forbidden to speak of this under Capello, as if even to acknowledge the power of allegiance was somehow jingoistic.

"Thank you to the Academy for even nominating me in this category," she said just after reaching the podium, as if hurrying to acknowledge the unlikeliness of her win.

When matters as personal as education, values and children are at stake, intense emotions are sure to follow, whether the issue is snacks (organic or not?), paint (machine washable?) or what religious holidays, if any, to acknowledge.

It's always very satisfying to assemble such lists, if only to acknowledge the best of the best, but it can also be quite challenging.