conceded

Example Sentences

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Carlson briefly conceded the point—“I wouldn’t disagree”—but quickly returned to his initial premise.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

After spending more than a week trying to save a humpback whale stranded off Germany's northern coast, rescue officials have conceded their hopes have run out.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

As Bryan Walsh wrote in Vox: “Once you’ve conceded that the machine is the final authority on whether a call is right…you’ve quietly eliminated the case for having the human there at all.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

They made three eagles in a row before Jupiter conceded the match and the tournament on the 10th hole.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

"I know it sounds awfully Zen-like," he conceded.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann