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concession

[kuhn-sesh-uhn] / kənˈsɛʃ ən /


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Bass issued a concession statement and congratulated Raman on her victory.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

There were long lines both for Pulido T-shirts that cost up to $55 and for beer and cocktails at concession stands throughout the arena.

From Slate ● Nov. 2, 2026

"In other cases it's also clear that fire started outside and spread inside the concession."

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

Kuala Lumpur Kepong said in a statement that a "majority" of the fires originated from beyond its concession area and had all been extinguished.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

After restlessly starting and stopping concession inventories and making a few phone calls about delays in film deliveries, she did the only thing left to her and decided to watch a movie.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

Others, including Indonesia, are taking their time ratifying new trade concessions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

"Similar to hydro 20 to 30 years ago, there's a bit of a rush on to secure concessions and development rights" for new wind projects, he told AFP.

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026

The measure “will also drive up the cost of operating a sports team in California, increasing the price of tickets, concessions and merchandise,” said Rob Lapsley, president of the California Business Roundtable.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

Corruption can take many forms, from simple bribery to complex networks of exchanges of money, commercial concessions, and political favors.

From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2026

Occasionally a man would sell warm soft drinks out of a cardboard box, but that was it in terms of concessions.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris


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