"Even if those explorers died before reporting their discovery, the only honorable thing our country can do is to acknowledge their claim."

"If they refuse to acknowledge our prior claim to Raknal V, let them pay for it in blood."

Many Melkites continued to acknowledge Cyril's claim to the patriarchate.

He acknowledges the Sandinistas' claim that any nation at war with a powerful adversary has good reason to impose censorship.

Twambley gave a nod as though acknowledging Jeremy's claim.

"I agree that his claim is tenuous, but acknowledging his claim would help give us legitimacy."

"But the Eav'oq do not acknowledge your claim to their fortress."

In large part, this arrangement implicitly acknowledged Israel's special claim to its ancient capital, and the difficulty of resolving the problem.

The Pilgrim acknowledged her claim to it by a low genuflection.

"Does my lady acknowledge my moon-gifted claim on her?"