conceded
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While the contest has not officially been called, McKinney effectively conceded the race in an interview with The Times on Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
There has been speculation this week that Vučiċ spoke to Orbán twice on Sunday night to ask his advice - once before he conceded, and again at 23:15.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
Zverev conceded he would "maybe not" be the world's best player if both his rivals were "healthy and at the top of their game".
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
A Justice Department lawyer defended the process but conceded it was a first for him as well.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
“Well, yeah, he went a bit odd toward the end,” conceded George.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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