concessions

Example Sentences

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But Cuba’s leaders appear unwilling to make major concessions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Moscow has long pushed that project to carry natural gas to China through Mongolia, but Beijing has been cautious, holding out for further concessions from Moscow officials under pressure to complete a deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

To be sure, China, the primary buyer of Iranian oil, has largely stayed on the sidelines during the Iran war and has avoided applying pressure on Tehran to make concessions to the U.S.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

China still prefers calm and stability in its relationship with the U.S., which means it may be willing to offer some concessions to Trump if it helps ease tensions between the two countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

While the boycott wasn’t a complete victory, the number of concessions achieved was striking.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson