had conceded
- past perfect of concede.
Example Sentences
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Before the tie at the BayArena, Arsenal had conceded only 11 goals from set-pieces in all competitions, level with Manchester City.
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2026
When Canada took a 1-0 lead in the second period, it was the first goal the Americans had conceded in 352 minutes—or nearly six hours of action.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026
"Football with VAR is like horse racing with donkeys," read one banner, following a penalty they had conceded against Mainz which VAR did not cancel.
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2026
No team had conceded more goals than Frankfurt in the competition so far this season and a simple lapse of concentration from the hosts let Tottenham take the lead moments after half-time.
From Barron's ● Jan. 28, 2026
The psychologist had conceded that the single largest group of unwell inmates—those suffering from so-called antisocial personality—was harder to pick out of the crowd.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
