own up to

Example Sentences

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The U.S. should own up to its good intentions.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

Booker said Waltz “denied” and “deflected” rather than own up to his mistakes, something the New Jersey senator said is a “failure of leadership.”

From Salon • Jul. 15, 2025

Foreign states will be allowed to own up to 15% of British newspapers and news magazines under new laws.

From BBC • May 14, 2025

Einav and Finkelstein own up to having “preached the gospel” of skin-in-the-game “to generations of students.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2025

There was no way I was going to own up to that.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer