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conceded (to)

verb

past tense of concede (to)
as in acceded (to)

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  1. confirmed
  2. sanctioned
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  • Though neither Intel nor SK Hynix has confirmed a deal, Jim is excited about the possibility.
    — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Her death was confirmed by her literary executor, Maggie Nelson.
    — James Folta, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2026
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  • Like other death row dramas including Clemency, Just Mercy and Dead Man Walking, this film questions whether there’s really that big a difference between murderous cruelty and state-sanctioned capital punishment.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
  • During that period, Kremlev began taking part in meetings of the ultra-nationalist pro-Putin biker gang, the Night Wolves, which were later sanctioned by the United States for their role in Russia’s invasion of Crimea.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of sanctioned
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“Conceded (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceded%20%28to%29. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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