concession
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For days the Scots would have worked on getting off to a solid start following their early concession against Morocco.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
When the Stars and Stripes’ clash with Australia kicked off last week, there wasn’t a single person in line at the “Cityside” concession stand on the concourse behind the Australian goal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
It was a tactical concession clearly designed to soften his image with women.
From Salon • Jun. 17, 2026
Gideon didn’t respond to inquiries for this article and, since the release of her prerecorded concession speech, has all but disappeared from political life.
From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026
While not really an apology—indeed, forces beyond his control had dictated his actions—this was at least a major concession.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
Vocabulary lists containing concession
The Outsiders
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Introducing Rhetoric: Using the "Available Means" (Chapter 1)
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