concede

Example Sentences

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It led a senior House Democrat, Virginia’s Don Beyer, to concede the tactic isn’t forcing any change and “in the meantime, we’re making people hurt.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

"I think President Trump would like us to compete worldwide and not concede those markets unnecessarily," Huang said.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

And though the primary was frequently ugly, Crockett was gracious enough to quickly concede and endorse Talarico.

From Slate • Mar. 7, 2026

However, the 44-year-old was willing to concede that having his song echoing round Old Trafford was a pleasant feeling.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

Pollard went right ahead and lied to reporters, telling them the barn strategy was to concede the lead to War Admiral and then try to run him down in the homestretch.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand