conceding

Example Sentences

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The race has not yet been called, but Feldstein Soto issued a statement effectively conceding the race Wednesday morning.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Earlier this month, the South African government condemned criminal acts directed at foreigners, whilst conceding the country needed to deal with illegal immigration.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Two months on and after a run of 10 straight wins in all competitions, including eight in a row without conceding, Arsenal were top of the table and flying high.

From BBC • May 19, 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

Many of history’s greatest horses had faltered under 128 pounds or more; Seabiscuit had set two track records under 133 pounds and four more under 130 while conceding massive amounts of weight to his opponents.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand