Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The activist investor told shareholders of both companies Monday that he was conceding the fight at Kroger, saying that he expects the same outcome there as at McDonald’s due to the grocer’s financial position.

From Washington Post • Jun. 6, 2022

A few minutes later, he was conceding to Daniel Berger and the U.S. celebration grew even louder.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2021

Farhadian Weinstein said in a statement on Friday that she was conceding after concluding that she would finish in second place once all votes are counted.

From Reuters • Jul. 2, 2021

At the same time he was conceding to Woodward that “this is deadly stuff”.

From The Guardian • Sep. 10, 2020

After more than three centuries of rule, the white minority was conceding defeat and turning over power to the black majority.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela