own up to

Example Sentences

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The U.S. should own up to its good intentions.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

Here, four of Bravo’s most familiar faces must own up to their past relationship failures and put their mistakes under a magnifying glass to assess what they really want from a partner.

From Salon • May 5, 2025

Einav and Finkelstein own up to having “preached the gospel” of skin-in-the-game “to generations of students.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2025

"I will own up to being a knucklehead at times, but the folks closest to me know that I keep my word."

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2024

“But I will own up to being scared of thunder.”

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep