concede
Example Sentences
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She did concede, however, that the fictitious citations “‘may have’ come from her use of AI tools,” Buchanan noted.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta was disappointed to concede from a set-piece, not only because of Arsenal's own prowess from corners but because he showed his team "three clips" of Leverkusen's well-worked routines from kick-offs.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
And though the primary was frequently ugly, Crockett was gracious enough to quickly concede and endorse Talarico.
From Slate • Mar. 7, 2026
That, in his reckoning, adds to his power and, after he’s dominated world politics for almost a decade, one must concede that he has a point.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
Negro life in America was a never-ending series of negotiations: when to fight and when to concede.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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