as in admitting
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
owned up to damaging the car
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Second, build trust and psychological safety by being open, admitting mistakes, and listening attentively.
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The company agreed to settle the case without admitting liability.
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Similiar incidents Last week in Baltimore City, a 15-year-old boy turned himself in to police, confessing to murdering another 15-year-old earlier this year.
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That relationship was based on sinners confessing their sins to this vicar.
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Sitting in court Friday alongside his attorney Abbe Lowell, Bolton answered a series of questions from Judge Chuang, acknowledging his rights and his voluntary decision to plead guilty to the charge, which carries a maximum prison sentence of 10 years.
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Leaders must embrace curiosity, share power, and crowdsource ideas, acknowledging that AI's impact is intertwined with macroeconomic shifts and identity concerns.
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The president’s intense desire to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has taken priority over longer-term concerns, conceding the initiative to Iran by his unwillingness to act.
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And this Spanish side went 2-0-1 in group play without conceding a goal.
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“Owning (up to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owning%20%28up%20to%29. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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