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But it has also raised questions about xAI’s ability to win at AI and whether Musk is ceding ground to the competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Rohl did engineer a turnaround against Wilfried Nancy's Celtic at the start of 2026, but has yet to outsmart Martin O'Neill, ceding a 2-0 lead in the last league derby.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

And as top researchers look abroad for jobs, the U.S. risks ceding ground to competitors abroad.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Netflix bowed out Feb. 26, ceding the prize to Paramount.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Reverend Jackson had made a respectable run for the presidency, winning about a dozen primaries before ceding the nomination to Michael Dukakis.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama