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verb (2)

past tense of concede

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The chief conceded that a 360-degree size-up of the fire was not done during the blaze, which was one of the recommendations made following the investigation. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2025 Sibley was electric in relief, allowing zero earned runs and conceding one hit in three innings. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2025
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Madrid into the break with 29 goals conceded in 26 games this season across all competitions. Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024 City registered two shots all game — both coming inside the opening 11 minutes, which was the fewest ever by a Guardiola side, and conceded the joint-most shots of his Premier League reign (22). Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for concede

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“Concede.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concede. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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