concession
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The major concession comes as Paramount was facing an Aug. 3 hearing to try to convince U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
The project, agreed in principle with the Fujairah Ports Authority under a 50-year concession, includes a container and multipurpose terminal and a general-cargo terminal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Prosecutors say the NPP politician had allowed two individuals, Henry Okum and Michael Gyedu Ayisi, to undertake mining activities on the Akonta Mining's concession without approval from the minister of lands and natural resources.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
The agreement comes as Panama complains its boats are suffering tighter controls in China, following the cancellation of a Hong Kong company's concession to operate two ports in the Panama Canal.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 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
The government also agreed not to prosecute protesters detained during the unrest, among other concessions.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
The concessions come as Paramount Skydance already was facing the prospect of a lengthy moratorium.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Only one in five favors further concessions to get a quick deal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Dairy farmers have also been known to stage protests - complete with tractors and cattle on Parliament Hill - when faced with possible concessions in trade talks.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
We picked our way to the concessions truck, through a sparse, gloomy gathering of janitors and maintenance men.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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