as in confesses
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
owned up to damaging the car
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This season Judy Trammell, the squad’s head choreographer, confesses to reading Reddit comments about the team.
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Beau confesses to our trio, explaining how Lester's murder was intertwined with the death of mobster Nicky Caccimelio (Bobby Cannavale).
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But even Willis admits AI can be a helpful tool in the right capacity.
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Nunes admits, despite raising concerns with neighbors, a Gabriel camera was recently installed on his building.
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During today’s shift from tried-and-true SEO to generative engine optimization, McGuire acknowledges that as AI agents become the primary search interface, marketing is no longer about driving traffic but about shaping decisions.
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But in the group stage of the competition, Gollner says awarding a point for a tie acknowledges the effort inherent in staving off defeat.
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The waiver concedes a major point of potential leverage at the start of these 60-day talks.
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Katie Porter concedes in race for governor.
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“Owns (up to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owns%20%28up%20to%29. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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