concede
verb (used with object)
to acknowledge as true, just, or proper; admit.
has been conceding
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present perfect progressiveof concede (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Lately, the side has been conceding fewer goals.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 15, 2018
Sotheby’s, which in the last couple of years has been conceding market share to its historic rival in the all-important sector of contemporary art, was understandably incensed, having also valued the collection earlier this year.
From New York Times ● Oct. 7, 2014
As bad as Portland’s defense has been, conceding a West-high 43 goals this season, the Timbers have an enviable number of options at the back.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 1, 2014
Repeatedly, he has been conceding that a Bush Administration would have to do better than Ronald Reagan's.
From Time Magazine Archive
Lining up in a prevent defense for 18 years, perspective has been conceding huge slabs of ground to outlandishness.
From Time Magazine Archive
