conceding

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Here they were not at their best with Linsey Smith, fresh from her rise to number one in the T20 bowling rankings, conceding 40 from her four overs in India's 180-5.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

She clubbed Charlie Dean for back-to-back sixes as England's captain was hit out of the attack by conceding 14 runs from her sole over.

From BBC • May 23, 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

That performance came at a perfect time before this semi-final, with their win against Atletico completing an undefeated run to the final - with Arsenal conceding just six goals along the way.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

In private, C.P. was considering conceding on the issue, just to move the program forward.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson