admit defeat
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It took his nephew showing up and begging him to leave for Baxter to lay down the hose and admit defeat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2025
Yes, her job is here, and no, she can’t work from home, but to her, leaving the city—even briefly, for some fresh air—is to admit defeat.
From Slate ● Jan. 16, 2025
But it took nearly three weeks for Rubiales to admit defeat and resign his position, five days after Jorge Vilda was sacked as head coach of the World Cup-winning team.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2023
Certainly, few people like to admit defeat or to being wrong — but some will go to the most extreme lengths imaginable in order to save their pride.
From Salon ● Apr. 9, 2023
I struggled and struggled and became wet with perspiration, but I did not want to admit defeat and pick the infernal thing up with my hands.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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