conceding

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That meant all-rounders Kemp and Gibson had to bowl their full allocation, both conceding 34 from four wicketless overs, while Issy Wong went for 24 from her three.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

She clubbed Charlie Dean for back-to-back sixes as England's captain was hit out of the attack by conceding 14 runs from her sole over.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Wales stayed in the fight, and while usually conceding on the stroke of half-time, pulled one back off another well-worked driving maul, with Jones dotting down.

From BBC • May 17, 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

Sierra nodded, conceding the point, as Rutilio struggled back to his feet and hurled a random scrap of metal for Cojones to chase after.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older