Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective acknowledged. Opposite of
unacknowledged .
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- verb Simple past tense and past participle of
concede .
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Examples
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It is what I call conceded, close minded, and full of them self.
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"As I cannot persuade myself that you do not intend to come, I urgently request you to reflect, if you have not already started, that the property of those who incurred outlawry with you is being sold, and if you do not arrive within the term conceded by your safe-conduct -- that is, during this month -- the same will happen to yourself without the possibility of any mitigation.
The Life of Michelangelo Buonarroti John Addington Symonds 1866
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I also pioneered a technique at the office that my colleagues have finally conceded is and was brilliant.
Make Your Refrigerator Far More Efficient | Lifehacker Australia 2009
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I conceded from the onset that the real world scenario is different than the ideal scenario.
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On Monday, Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin conceded that any resulting compromise was unlikely to make anyone happy.
Senate Democrats continue talks on health care compromise 2009
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Guerin conceded it wasn't always that way, including his stint with the New York Islanders.
Trade deadline acquisition Guerin back in Finals after 14-year hiatus 2009
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On Friday, McCain conceded to the reality of the media firestorm surrounding Palin's charges against his team, and told them he understood if they felt the need to defend themselves.
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The prosecution in that case conceded from the outset that my client never intended to kill anyone.
Anatomy of a Murder 2006
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The prosecution in that case conceded from the outset that my client never intended to kill anyone.
July 2006 2006
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Nagin conceded that officials at every level probably made mistakes.
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