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[ad-mit] / ædˈmɪt /




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They are uncomfortable with the idea of books being destroyed - even if they admit not every title needs to be saved.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

I never became “unrecognizable,” and I spent more time than I’d like to admit looking at myself in the mirror and comparing what I saw to photos of the younger, fatter version of myself.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

They did, however, admit their soldiers had been at the Mall of Africa on the date in question, but said they had been there for a training exercise.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

She would have to admit that she’s being wickedly selfish.

From Salon Aug. 8, 2026

On that particular day, however, I found his perseverance to be something I was almost grateful for, if I let myself admit it.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

But Maiwada admits to the BBC that enforcement alone is not enough - education will be crucial too.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Reynolds admits to feeling emotionally unprepared even at the best of times.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

But she admits life in Cuba today is a struggle.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

When a brooding Pitt admits he’s had trouble with “family stuff,” the writer lets the sentiment disintegrate.

From Salon Aug. 11, 2026

“I used to say that,” she admits, and begins placing the candles around her room.

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass

Within the first 40 days after patients were admitted to the hospital, the researchers identified 11 reactivated viruses.

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

He professed a fondness for Tupac Shakur and electronic dance music, discussed UFO sightings around U.S. military installations and admitted his ideal fall Saturday involves spending hours watching college football.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

In an interview with The Times earlier this month, Arday admitted making academic "mistakes" but said he was being wrongly "portrayed to be a liar and a fantasist".

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

Every institution receiving federal funds should be required to disclose the full racial and statistical profile of applicants, admitted students and matriculants.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Florida is admitted as the twenty-seventh state, a slave state.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

Two days later, she told POLITICO’s Irie Sentner that it was her “favorite holiday” while admitting, “I’m kind of a curmudgeon when it comes to holidays in general.”

From Salon Aug. 13, 2026

"This is the first step of a long walk towards absolute and authentic equality. I choose to be optimistic," she said, admitting the vote had made her "more hopeful."

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

Despite admitting that he’d like to be asked back to the band, bad blood lingered.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

Through the 1990s, enrollment hovered around 500 but in 2001 it began admitting men, expanded its sports program and boosted enrollment to nearly 2,000.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

It seems clear, therefore, that Kendra made a decision to hide her daughter’s existence rather than suffer the shame of admitting that she had produced a Squib.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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