concession
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Cliquet said the funds seek out companies subject to regulatory agreements or concession contracts that offer long-term cash flow, which helps drive predictable patterns of returns and capital preservation for investors in those businesses.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
Now, at first glance, this might seem like a significant concession on behalf of the administration.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
Her side won a partial concession: In late April, the city agreed to restore 17 parking spaces along several blocks of Archer, though shopkeepers call that a fraction of what was lost.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Robertson said that, while what Carney agreed to is no doubt a "concession", it is a necessary one given the importance of the span to US-Canada commerce.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Bloom recognized also that as czar of the Midway he no longer had to worry about seeking a concession for his Algerian Village.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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On Monday, Category A tickets for the home straight cost £150 with no concessions for juniors.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Two other Republicans who had threatened Blanche’s nomination, Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina, ultimately voted to confirm him after extracting concessions.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026
If you only apply to jobs where AI is being used to create code, consider making other concessions.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
It is unclear if changes to the company’s networks might be offered as concessions to the AGs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
Liberals urged Verwoerd to offer concessions to Africans.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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