conceding

Example Sentences

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That performance came at a perfect time before this semi-final, with their win against Atletico completing an undefeated run to the final - with Arsenal conceding just six goals along the way.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“He’s conceding detention at this time,” one of his federal public defenders, Tezira Abe, told Magistrate Judge Moxila Upadhyaya, according to CNBC.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

During that run, they've scored an average of 53.4 points per match - conceding nine - and have kept teams to 10 points or under 26 times.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

With Parker in charge, they went up again with 100 points, only conceding 16 goals, but have now been relegated with four games remaining.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

That’s even softer than a crew suggestion, because the speaker is conceding that he’s not in charge.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell