His accomplishments so angered Hitler that the German leader refused to acknowledge Owens or shake his hand after the competition.

VOA: standard.2009.08.19

But the Japanese government and public refused to acknowledge it until then - in part, because of the stigma associated with poverty.

VOA: standard.2010.02.25

And that is a history that we have got to acknowledge if we are to move forward,"

VOA: standard.2009.11.05

"It is the challenge of the 21st century," "We have to acknowledge, accept and work with it.

VOA: standard.2009.05.13

"We have to acknowledge that we live in a common house, in a common region.

VOA: standard.2010.05.17

The failed terror bomb plot constitutes Mr.Obama's most serious national security test to date, and the president has been quick to acknowledge that there is plenty of room for improvement.

VOA: standard.2010.01.06

It is called "Thanks Mom." While many Team USA sponsors celebrate achievements of individual Olympians, P&G also wanted to acknowledge those who made it possible the mothers who supported their child's dream to make The U.S.Olympic Team.

VOA: standard.2010.02.20

"It will force these companies to more clearly and publicly acknowledge the harmful and deadly effects of the products they sell."

VOA: standard.2009.06.22

White House officials acknowledge it is time to reinvigorate and update the U.S.-Japan relationship.

VOA: standard.2009.11.12

They acknowledge they will not be able to prevent similar practices in the future, but they are hopeful their study will promote changes for the better.

VOA: standard.2009.03.21

Both sides in this debate acknowledge the threat of terrorism, but are divided over how to prevent it and how to preserve the country's democratic values.

VOA: standard.2009.09.10

Allegations of voting irregularities are widespread and international monitors acknowledge they were not able to observe firsthand what took place in many provinces because of poor security.

VOA: standard.2009.08.22

Military officials acknowledge that Kandahar is the key to success in Afghanistan.

VOA: standard.2010.05.26

U.S.officials acknowledge that, even if the situation in Afghanistan begins to turn during the next 12 months, the U.S.withdrawal will likely be very gradual, and some number of international troops will be needed in Afghanistan for many years to come.

VOA: standard.2010.07.22

In 2007,expenditures on health care totaled about one-sixth of the entire U.S.economy, and even top congressional leaders acknowledge that attempting to rein in health-care costs while at the same time expanding health-insurance coverage is a daunting task.

VOA: standard.2009.07.31