concession
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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, the global ports operator said Wednesday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Unlike the other Alamo Drafthouse locations, the dome will not operate as a dine-in theater, but will maintain its traditional concession experience.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 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
“You won’t have the same quality and variety at concession stands.”
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
Rawiya, who had ahold of Moss’s other arm, jerked him back, and Mr. Jacobs threw his hands up in concession.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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Most of Canada’s concessions haven’t required that Carney spend much political capital.
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
They want to remain firm against pressure to make major concessions, particularly over the issue of disarmament.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
This is estimable, but Mr. Westad—with the Battle of the Somme in mind—suggests that there is an even higher morality that might require concessions on those very issues to keep the peace.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Clara needed her to help with the concessions or else to mind the projection rooms.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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