Example Sentences

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But American companies have been ceding slices of that pie to up-and-coming Chinese rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 7, 2025

It comes at a critical juncture for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's forces, who have been ceding territory recently.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2024

But America's top car companies have been ceding ground to international rivals well before the pandemic-related snarls.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2022

Morgan, other firms and government agencies have dropped BlackBerry as the devices have been ceding ground to iPhones and other smartphones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2015