concessions

Example Sentences

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The U.S. seeks concessions from Canada while declining to consider lowering or scrapping tariffs on key Canadian manufacturing sectors, Verheul said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

It is conceivable that all three men could reach a deal which involved economic concessions by China to the U.S.;

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

Notably absent from the report was any talk of Iranian concessions, especially on the all-important nuclear issue.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

A court decision was delayed for a second time this month until July 20 as both the city and the designated buyer seek concessions from each other.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The few strikes these weak unions dared to attempt won no concessions, and usually resulted in the dismissal of strikers and their nonstriking family members.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson