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conceding that



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Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson said he was "deeply sorry", conceding that "the information contained within these devices would have inspired further investigative action".

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

When renewal came due in 1994, Clinton granted MFN unconditionally, conceding that the strategy had “reached the end of its usefulness.”

From MarketWatch May 14, 2026

UnitedHealth touted its “strong medical cost management and favorable reserve development” while conceding that people used medical services more frequently, a trend that has persisted since the pandemic ended.

From Barron's Apr. 21, 2026

Mr. Mann is all but conceding that Glass Lewis has been pushing an agenda that wasn’t shared by its clients.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 15, 2025

Not asking what happened is conceding that what happened is cataclysmic.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin




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