- present participle of admit.
admitting
Example Sentences
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On the one hand, consider the consequences of admitting that stocks held for the long term are indeed risky.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026
“No excuses at all, but I’m finally admitting that I need help. I’ve fought this for a long time on my own, and it’s time to admit that I can’t do it anymore,” she wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
Anyone who insists they are too self-aware to be pulled into something that goes against their own interests is admitting that they don’t know themselves or humanity very well.
From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026
Lewis has been contrite about his disciplinary problems, admitting his teammates were the ones to suffer, and he is seeking external help to deal with his on-field temperament.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
“Oh no!” the girl said, as if Maximilian were admitting to never having eaten cake before, or never having petted a dog.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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