as in to confess
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
owned up to damaging the car
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Stephanie brings a pistol along, with Sean stuck in the middle in an elaborate attempt to get the dearly-but-not-really departed to confess to murder on tape.—
Sezin Devi Koehler,
EW.com,
1 May 2025 -
Anthony reportedly confessed to stabbing Metcalf when he was arrested by a school resource officer at Kuykendall Stadium in the minutes following the attack.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Davidson openly admits his adoration for Axe, leaning into these more sophisticated scents for everyday use, and soliciting advice to the next generation on how to build confidence while upgrading any younger guy's aesthetic.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The government admitted its mistake but has proven unwilling or unable to correct its error and effect Garcia’s return.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 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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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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Jung acknowledges that many contemporary tea practitioners might not agree with this viewpoint, since tea ceremonies are a centuries-old tradition that continues to be practiced.—
Nathan Pugh,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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No foul was called, but the crew chief for the game, David Guthrie, later acknowledged that a foul occurred.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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If one partner needs space and the other needs closeness, find a middle ground, like agreeing to revisit the conversation after a short break.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Both parties also agreed that, to avoid future date conflicts, the L.A. Marathon will take place on the third Sunday in March (on which it has often but not always been held in recent years), and the Oscars will steer clear of that date.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
4 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 10 May. 2025.
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