The judge acknowledged this was "lower than some might expect".

Even the judge who condemned him to death explicitly acknowledged this.

The judges acknowledge that the system may have its shortcomings.

The judge, in an interview, acknowledged that her style can be quite direct.

Today, the judge acknowledged that the case was unfolding in a highly charged environment.

The judge acknowledged my lawyer after he returned to his seat.

But when he approached the bench, the judge barely acknowledged him.

Lawyers for the poor said they were also pleased, saying the judge had clearly acknowledged that there was more to be done.

The judge acknowledged the minor nature of his role.

And even the judges acknowledge the artifice of the project.