conceding

Example Sentences

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The race has not yet been called, but Feldstein Soto issued a statement effectively conceding the race Wednesday morning.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Wales stayed in the fight, and while usually conceding on the stroke of half-time, pulled one back off another well-worked driving maul, with Jones dotting down.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

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

But now after three successive wins without conceding a goal, one of which secured their place in the Champions League final, Arsenal are on the cusp of history.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

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

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell