as in to confess
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
owned up to damaging the car
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Xavier Davis, 32, confessed to killing Gregory Carhee, 35, Donyavia Lagway, 29, and the couple's 6-year-old daughter Harmony Carhee on June 30, 2021.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025 -
Deep down, the designer confessed that Oude Waag reflects his desire and appreciation for complex female characters who don’t confine themselves to traditional gender norms.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
25 Mar. 2025
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In comparison, the transfer admit rate of about 40% does not distinguish between in-state and out-of-state candidates.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Although Francis released an audio message on March 6 and the Vatican distributed a photo of him March 16, Sunday’s blessing will be the first live appearance since Francis was admitted Feb. 14 for what has become the longest hospitalization of his 12-year papacy.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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However, Barcelona have scored 20 goals more than Real Madrid in the first 29 league games of the season, while also conceding one goal fewer.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The Dyer and Sheehan conceded there was no consensus.—
Chelsea Cantilli,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
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It should also be acknowledged that Brooks and his partners bought a professional club and ran it for almost five seasons on a model that sounds incredibly modern, but was actually based on pretty old-fashioned platforms.—
Matt Slater,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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This shift demands continuous awareness, proactive action, and the humility to acknowledge that none of us can navigate the challenges of aging alone, regardless of our financial resources.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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This year was quite tumultuous, everyone can agree on that.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
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Last week, Russia and Ukraine agreed on a partial and tentative ceasefire in the Black Sea region.—
Luke Garrett,
NPR,
30 Mar. 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 3 Apr. 2025.
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