Hori was merely acknowledging a fact which he evidently already knew well.

The most obvious sign is a return in recent weeks to the classic notion that crimes should be punished, not merely acknowledged.

She was merely acknowledging the importance of Bey's own work.

"They are merely acknowledging a practice that has been going on."

He has not discussed the accident in the past, merely acknowledging that the pain was still too great.

He could have merely acknowledged the fact; his choice of words was a dark blow.

It merely acknowledges the reality that so many seem not to want to accept: that the cold war is history now.

Thomas's response merely acknowledged the existence of the meeting.

He merely acknowledged her with a nod and turned toward the door.

As such, his team merely acknowledged him as a leader, but did not respect them.