concession
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The accord permitted Iran to conduct centrifuge research after 8 1/2 years, a concession that meant that when the 15 years expired, Iran could be ready to mass-produce enriched uranium with more advanced machines.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
However, if Massie loses, a concession call might be better placed to the White House than to Gallrein.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
After dramatically losing her seat in Welsh Labour's worst-ever Senedd election result, Eluned Morgan gave a concession speech mentioning – of all things – social media.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Milan Fashion Week said Friday it would "invite" participating brands at its high-profile runway shows not to show fur, in a partial concession to animal rights activists following pressure.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
She liked taking glamor shots of the latte art she managed at the concession stand, and posting film trivia had been fun, and she’d gotten a bit of engagement.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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