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as in confession
an open declaration of something (as a fault or the commission of an offense) about oneself
by her own admission, her cooking is not the greatest
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as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
no admission unless accompanied by an adult
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Recent Examples of admission
My brother is 21, and finishing up in college and working full time in college admissions.
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
In contrast, before COVID upended the movie business, cinemas were averaging roughly 1.3 billion admissions annually.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
Landmark court cases, such as Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and Fisher v. University of Texas, have challenged affirmative action practices, questioning whether race-conscious admissions violate constitutional principles of equal protection.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Then, visit downtown’s Palm Springs Art Museum (admission $20), which has an expansive collection of California Modernist and contemporary art.
—Freda Moon, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Jordan Greene, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
In contrast, before COVID upended the movie business, cinemas were averaging roughly 1.3 billion admissions annually.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
Landmark court cases, such as Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and Fisher v. University of Texas, have challenged affirmative action practices, questioning whether race-conscious admissions violate constitutional principles of equal protection.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Then, visit downtown’s Palm Springs Art Museum (admission $20), which has an expansive collection of California Modernist and contemporary art.
—Freda Moon, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Pierson has become a vocal critic of police interrogation methods in which detectives form a theory of the case and aggressively pursue a confession from their primary suspect.Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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After drinks and some late-night confessions about relationship fears, the roommates fall asleep next to each other.Kate Stroup, EW.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Get unlimited access with a subscription Essential Digital $1 per month for 12 months Subscribe Now What's included Unlimited access to and our apps.tennessean.com, tennessean.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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The implementation of collaborative tools that track document access and modifications transforms information flow from a potential bottleneck into a visible, manageable process.Mark Murphy, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The main leap forward is the approach to vocals, which connect rap’s penchant for melody in syncopation, Swift-pop’s flair for sassy specificity, and electronic music’s insistence that production—filters, beats, samples—is songwriting.Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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So, too, is their insistence on not just fastidious work in the vineyard and impeccable efforts in the winery, but also on their willingness—indeed, their passion—to allow every vintage to fully express itself.Brian Freedman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Best of all, the spa is a short walk from the entrance to both parks.Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this year, Ramirez Flores led a group of students in creating a 7-foot-high scarecrow, which is currently on display at the school's entrance.Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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What's New Amid escalating tensions with Russia, Finland has seen a surge in weapons training and self-defense initiatives, spurred by its recent accession to NATO.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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William became Colonel of the Welsh Guards in 2023, a fitting role as King Charles named him the Prince of Wales following his accession, the traditional title for the heir to the British throne.Simon Perry, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Reflecting on them allows leaders to appreciate their team’s contributions and reinforce a culture of gratitude and acknowledgment.Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Hopefully these remarks will encourage more acknowledgments.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Up until the band officially broke up in 2015, members of the Black Crowes circulated in and out like a revolving door, so much so that there’s a whole Wikipedia page devoted to past members.Charles Moss, SPIN, 18 Dec. 2024
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After Trump banned travel to the U.S. from several Muslim-majority countries in 2017, Trudeau announced that Canada’s doors were open.Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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The factors also include if they are being held for the primary purpose of influencing U.S. policy or securing concessions from the U.S. government.DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS, arkansasonline.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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Sources said the switch allowed parties involved in the transaction to renegotiate their part, with the various players negotiating concessions to stay in the transaction, causing a bit of a behind-the-scenes hubbub as the finish line approached.David Moin, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Admission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admission. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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