conceding

Example Sentences

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The race has not yet been called, but Feldstein Soto issued a statement effectively conceding the race Wednesday morning.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Earlier this month, the South African government condemned criminal acts directed at foreigners, whilst conceding the country needed to deal with illegal immigration.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

When renewal came due in 1994, Clinton granted MFN unconditionally, conceding that the strategy had “reached the end of its usefulness.”

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

But it's also true United have dominated games less than they did under Amorim, taking two shots fewer per game under Carrick and conceding slightly more.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Oppenheimer was rare among theorists in conceding value to the uncomplicated perception of nature, free of abstractions, that happened to be Lawrence’s approach.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik