as in to confess
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
owned up to damaging the car
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To Bitsy, Matty confesses she’s had a hard time making friends as an adult, which is why being close to Olympia has meant so much to her.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2025 -
Holloway's case came to a gruesome conclusion last year after a suspect, Joran van der Sloot, confessed to killing her nearly two decades after the fact.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
11 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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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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In November, Zelenskyy conceded not all territory could be won back by force and may have to remain under de facto Russian control after a settlement.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Afterwards, Farke conceded he had been tempted to start Gnonto in Aaronson’s place.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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The film seeks to preserve her memory and honor her life and work while also acknowledging the profound emptiness her passing has left behind.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
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Government officials who can't acknowledge factual information should reevaluate their career choices.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Green Bay agreed to a one-year deal with Hardman, who spent the majority of his first six NFL seasons with Kansas City.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Kraken had agreed to retain 50% of Gourde’s salary, with Detroit taking on an additional 25%.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
Orlando Sentinel,
18 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 25 Mar. 2025.
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