Example Sentences

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As with Clark County Pride, many of the Orlando business leaders who have been hesitant to show up to the table have confessed that Pride is their best day of the year.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2025

Referred to as Masud by Scottish and American investigators, the Libyan is alleged to have confessed to making the device which exploded in the airliner's hold as it flew from London to New York.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2025

Younger generations were more likely to keep money secrets: 67% of Gen Zers said they have confessed at least one instance of financial infidelity, followed by millennials, at 54%.

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2025

By comparison, 58% of parents say their children in this age group have confessed similar struggles to them.

From Washington Times • Sep. 8, 2022

If it hadn’t been so funny—if Zach’s eyes hadn’t been almost turquoise—I would have confessed that the whole thing was a gag.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman