conceding that

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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

The German government on Wednesday lowered its 2026 growth forecast to one percent, conceding that efforts to kickstart Europe's beleaguered top economy with vast public spending were moving slower than hoped.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

Mr. Mann is all but conceding that Glass Lewis has been pushing an agenda that wasn’t shared by its clients.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025

It was a roundabout way of conceding that after several hours of talks, there's no deal.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025

That’s even softer than a crew suggestion, because the speaker is conceding that he’s not in charge.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell