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concession

[kuhn-sesh-uhn] / kənˈsɛʃ ən /


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They gave the U.S. a perpetual concession for the cemetery where most of those fallen Americans are buried.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

When Alma and Bryan Canton bought a newly built home in Reno, Nev., earlier this month, the builder gave them a concession that they used to reduce their mortgage rate to 5.7%, Alma Canton said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

However, if Massie loses, a concession call might be better placed to the White House than to Gallrein.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

"If we do not reach an agreement, my colleagues and I are ready to strike," Martinez added, speaking on behalf of a workforce composed largely of food and beverage concession staff.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

I made one concession to common sense: I left most of my water supply in the Hab.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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