conceded

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He also conceded that the Russian army were unable to fully protect the peninsula.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

He conceded the paper’s description was a “communications compromise.”

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

He conceded that he was wrong in assuming that free-market forces would prevent such a crisis.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

However, a year later, then-home office minister David Mellor conceded the policy had not worked, as candidates including Sutch ran in the 1986 Fulham by-election in costume.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

“Well, maybe it is true,” Qevinger conceded unwillingly in a subdued tone.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller