make concessions
Example Sentences
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The U.S. government stopped short of asking Paramount to make concessions or divestitures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
"If it were a complete ceasefire, then yes. But a partial one -- no, we shouldn't make concessions to them," said Nadia Maiboroda, a pensioner.
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
The union said talks had failed and accused TfL of refusing to make concessions.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
To buy peace, executives will often make concessions in exchange for the activists’ withdrawing their proposals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
The challenge, as he saw it, was to somehow convince North Vietnam to make concessions at the bargaining table.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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