concession
noun
the act of conceding or yielding, as a right, a privilege, or a point or fact in an argument.
concessions
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pluralof concession.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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French students returning from autumn holidays blocked some high schools on Monday, determined to reinvigorate a protest movement despite government concessions during the break.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
Fitch also sees France’s deficit at 5.5% of GDP in 2027, which it said reflects a weaker growth assessment and the risk of concessions during the budget process.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Metro also didn’t get $23 million for additional improvements at transit hubs, including seating, shade structures, Wi-Fi, restrooms, hydration stations, vending machines and concessions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
When my husband and I bought our home, we knew we were making concessions: the neighborhood, the proximity to friends.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
At disarmament talks, moreover, he had developed the disturbing habit of offering the Russians concessions that had not been approved by the president or Secretary of State John Foster Dulles.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
