concession
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After dramatically losing her seat in Welsh Labour's worst-ever Senedd election result, Eluned Morgan gave a concession speech mentioning – of all things – social media.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
“This would constitute a rhetorical concession of substantial significance to Beijing.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
Although China lost its concession, Chinese mining firms are already using the corridor to move copper, LAR chief executive Nicholas Fournier said.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
The latest settlement, which is still awaiting approval by a judge, would allow merchants to reject certain cards while accepting others, a major concession by card issuers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
While not really an apology—indeed, forces beyond his control had dictated his actions—this was at least a major concession.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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Introducing Rhetoric: Using the "Available Means" (Chapter 1)
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