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The glaring problems they had last season were conceding too many goals and being too easy to play against, and I'm sure when Frank arrived at Tottenham he thought, 'let's fix that first'.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025

The Brave Blossoms, as Japan’s national team is affectionately called, were conceding nearly 100 points in games against the sport’s major powers.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 30, 2019

While Foley didn’t admit defeat, he acknowledged giving the speech he would have given if he were conceding.

From Washington Times • Nov. 5, 2014

But in so desperately seizing onto Coach K as this ideal, we were conceding the indictment against his profession.

From Slate • Nov. 12, 2012

It almost sounded as if he were conceding that there should be no more crusades.

From The Saracen: Land of the Infidel by Shea, Robert