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admitting
  • present participle of admit.

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Marilyn White speaks of Maurice with great affection while eventually admitting that his philandering ended their relationship.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

At that point in my life, working at a restaurant felt like admitting that I didn’t have my life together.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

He said parents of young immigrants asked him if it was safe for their children to sign up for the program, which required admitting their lack of legal status and home address.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

African governments have expressed alarm, and Ghana is planning to repatriate this week hundreds of its nationals, its high commissioner Benjamin Quashie told AFP at the weekend, admitting many had expired work permits.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

But the example of Iorek kept her from admitting it.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman