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 1957, Gein confessed in the Wisconsin community of Plainfield to killing two local women, digging up bodies from graveyards, and using body parts and skin to make everything from trophies to lampshades.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
4 Aug. 2025 -
Eric Stonestreet, known for his role on the show as Cameron Tucker, confessed last year that Hollywood life isn’t all it’s cut out to be.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Even some of Trump’s toughest former advisers admit it — a solo U.S. invasion or drone attack without Mexico’s green light would be a dumb idea.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Speaking afterwards, the 28-year-old did not disclose his injury, but admitted the Patriots have been slow-playing his recovery.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Jenkins conceded in the early morning hours after hosting several dozen people for a watch party at The Enclave, on Detroit's northwest side, according to an email from her campaign.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Dos Santos took back over for Pablo Sisniega, who conceded only three total goals in four MLS starts but allowed five in SDFC’s two previous Leagues Cup losses.—
Kyle Kensing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Longtime computer scientist and Stanford University professor emeritus Yoav Shoham recently acknowledged the great promise of AI agents — and emphasized the need for caution.—
Forbes Research,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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On the episode, Simu Liu, who had previously led the daytime talk show for Clarkson in 2022, agreed to pivot from guest to host for the day.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Experts agreed that, in general, people without diabetes do not need to monitor their glucose levels.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
7 Aug. 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 19 Aug. 2025.
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