conceded

Example Sentences

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He conceded that “gestation is just one step of many steps in the process.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

He conceded it was too late for some firms, but that the funding had been "long fought for" and had taken a lot of lobbying to secure.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Bell finished with an impressive 2-23 while Linsey Smith bowled a remarkable spell of 1-10, but her fellow left-arm spinner Ecclestone was targeted as she conceded 34 from three wicketless overs.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The club has conceded just 26 goals in 37 games and allowed just 2.4 shots on target per match, the lowest figure in Europe’s top five leagues.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

True, Donovan conceded, the Russians did not have an important American spy in custody at the moment.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin