concession
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When Alma and Bryan Canton bought a newly built home in Reno, Nev., earlier this month, the builder gave them a concession that they used to reduce their mortgage rate to 5.7%, Alma Canton said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
The one exception was when, at a campaign rally on Saturday, Massie took a shot at Gallrein’s support, joking that he’d been given a way to contact Gallrein for a potential concession speech.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
"If we do not reach an agreement, my colleagues and I are ready to strike," Martinez added, speaking on behalf of a workforce composed largely of food and beverage concession staff.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
With league leaders Hearts cruising to a 3-0 win over Falkirk, the concession of a late equaliser at Motherwell looked like leaving Celtic three points back before Hearts go to Glasgow on Saturday.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
After having demanded, and received, the concession that the race be held in the spring, Riddle grumbled that his horse would really do better against an older horse in the fall.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
Vocabulary lists containing concession
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