as in to confess
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
owned up to damaging the car
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In 1989, Erik confessed to his psychologist, whose mistress later reported it to the police.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
14 May 2025 -
Eddie Cicotte Another member of the disgraced 1919 White Sox, Cicotte confessed to participating in the scheme to fix the World Series.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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The evidence that Judge Steven Hippler is allowing prosecutors to admit in the death penalty trial of Brian Kohberger is substantial.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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The outlet asked if the screening process had changed over the years, and Cohen admitted that the network was stricter on their background checks.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Barca was clearly fatigued at the beginning of the meeting with the Italians and conceded two early goals.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Arteta’s team conceded from a long throw and a corner against Bournemouth.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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India didn’t publicly acknowledge the U.S. mediation efforts or Trump’s role in the same, while Pakistan’s Sharif did.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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In contrast, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif acknowledged the U.S. and took to social media to express gratitude to Trump.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
10 May 2025
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Russia and Ukraine agreed to a prisoner swap May 16 in Istanbul during their first in person talks in 3 years.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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This told us whether the pan could handle what our editors agreed was a typical amount of meat for a casual weeknight dinner.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 May 2025
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“Own (up to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/own%20%28up%20to%29. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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