as in to confess
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
owned up to damaging the car
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Tabler was arrested four days later and confessed to the shooting in front of police.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025 -
Devin spent his time in the pods falling for both Virginia and Brittany, but when Brittany confessed she's had romantic experiences with women in the past, Devin froze.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Massey admitted the early chances allowed him to get settled into the game.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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But with violence surging, even the State Department admits that more needs to be done.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Feb. 2025
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Slot was disappointed his side conceded from a set piece in the 2-2 draw against Aston Villa.—
Sam Lee,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Being forced into a larger coalition, many Christian Democrats and their supporters concede, would almost certainly sap Mr. Merz’s power to push deregulation, tax cuts and other domestic initiatives through Parliament in a bid to boost the economy.—
Jim Tankersley,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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On Friday evening, the Office of Personnel Management, which serves as a human resources department for the federal government, acknowledged that some employees may have received termination notices in error and said the buyout agreements would be honored.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Heim was quick to acknowledge the chaos, the unpredictability of Daytona races, and the pressure during the final laps, noting the challenges of maintaining control with worn tires while surrounded by other drivers pushing for top positions.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Trump administration reportedly has agreed not to access personalized tax data.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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As for orange chicken, the now-ubiquitous dish that most people agree was invented at a Panda Express in Hawaii in 1987, it’s also received a makeover.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 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 1 Mar. 2025.
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