Example Sentences

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And even her most ardent political opponents will concede that she's a talented communicator.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2024

Hopefully, he will concede the point and show up to meetings in a more appropriate manner.

From New York Times • Jan. 6, 2024

“I will concede that these parents made tremendously bad decisions,” Smith said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2023

Previously, documents showed Murdoch telling Scott on Nov. 16, “Trump will concede eventually and we should concentrate on Georgia, helping any way we can.”

From Washington Post • Mar. 7, 2023

British grammarians will concede that sometimes the extra comma prevents confusion, as when there are other ands in the vicinity: I went to the chemist, Marks & Spencer, and NatWest.

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