Example Sentences

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On Face the Nation, Sen. Chris Murphy noted that Platner served the country in the military, and “he’s also made mistakes and he has admitted that.”

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the party between August 2010 and October 2022.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Seven years later that necklace is one of hundreds of items Murrell has admitted purchasing using cash he embezzled from the SNP.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Although the district attorney has admitted that the charge “is extremely problematic from both a factual and a legal basis,” the case is still proceeding.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

“Watch your words, man. The girl has admitted to being a friend to the witch. And there is a complaint against her, made according to law and signed.”

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare