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as in negotiation
the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement
when trying to get a raise in your salary, it's good to know the art of concession
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as in admission
an open declaration of something (as a fault or the commission of an offense) about oneself
an abject concession of guilt from the governor is the only thing that will save her political career
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as in privilege
something granted as a special favor
a concession to sell their T-shirts at the village fair
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Recent Examples of concession
If the opposition can keep its gains, maintain cohesion and rehabilitate its image among Syrians, Assad may be forced into serious concessions in exchange for his survival.
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
While the outraged left have regularly voted against him, Barnier has been able to work with the far-right by making policy concessions on issues such as crime and immigration.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
France's far-right National Rally leaders said on Sunday that the government had rebuffed its calls for more budget concessions, raising the chances of a no-confidence vote in the coming days that could topple Prime Minister Michel Barnier.
—Wayne Cole, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Rubio was a vocal critic of the Biden administration’s concessions to Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro’s regime, which did not prevent Maduro from reportedly stealing the nation’s presidential election in July.
—Miami Herald Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
While the outraged left have regularly voted against him, Barnier has been able to work with the far-right by making policy concessions on issues such as crime and immigration.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
France's far-right National Rally leaders said on Sunday that the government had rebuffed its calls for more budget concessions, raising the chances of a no-confidence vote in the coming days that could topple Prime Minister Michel Barnier.
—Wayne Cole, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Rubio was a vocal critic of the Biden administration’s concessions to Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro’s regime, which did not prevent Maduro from reportedly stealing the nation’s presidential election in July.
—Miami Herald Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concession
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Jamieson Greer Washington lawyer Jamieson Greer is Trump’s pick to lead international trade negotiations.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Martinez’s job at the helm of the district has been in a precarious position since, as tension surrounding the collective bargaining negotiations with CTU continues to mount.Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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In the last admissions cycle, approximately 83% of those who applied to Harvard early were deferred.Christopher Rim, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Here are the parks that normally charge admission fees.Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Fourth, ensure maximum flexibility and control over your users and their privileges.Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This taut dual-timeline suspense novel masterfully handles class and privilege.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Listen to this article A Nigerian national was sentenced to prison on Wednesday for his role in a business email compromise scheme that defrauded companies in Connecticut, New York, Colorado and Alaska.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Dec. 2024
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The minority government led by a veteran negotiator, Prime Minister Michel Barnier, whose appointment was already seen as a political compromise of sorts to sate a tricky three-way split in the national assembly, tumbled at the first hurdle.Joseph Ataman, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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Detectives are still examining Mangione's writings but are considering the contents of the notebook to represent a confession, sources said.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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It was also put to Ancelotti whether his team suffers against high pressure opponents such as Liverpool, who beat them convincingly at Anfield last week in the UCL, and Athletic Club where an off-key Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty causing the Italian to make a confession.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Concession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concession. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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