conceding that

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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

Even Guilbeault, a prominent environmental activist before entering politics, acknowledged Carney was in a tough spot, conceding that Trump had triggered "profound disruptions" in Canada's key economic relationship.

From Barron's • Nov. 28, 2025

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

It was a roundabout way of conceding that after several hours of talks, there's no deal.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025

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

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin