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
Booker said Waltz “denied” and “deflected” rather than own up to his mistakes, something the New Jersey senator said is a “failure of leadership.”
From Salon • Jul. 15, 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
His refusal to own up to his role has infuriated many.
From Seattle Times • May 11, 2024
“I know it was an accident, but you still have to own up to it.”
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
