concession

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The administrators have won a key non-wage concession: a recognition of a 40-hour work week, with flex time off to compensate for weeks of more than 40 hours.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The Duke of Norfolk, Edward Fitzalan-Howard, and Lord Carrington won the concession after raising concerns privately about the need to keep their role in organising state occasions.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

This turnabout looks a lot like a concession to Jackson’s critiques.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

D’Arcy got an exclusive, 60-year concession to “exploit, develop, render suitable for trade, carry away and sell” Iran’s vast southern oil fields.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

I made one concession to common sense: I left most of my water supply in the Hab.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir