as in admitting
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
owned up to damaging the car
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Moreover, the tech executive validated widespread anxieties about the future of employment, admitting that the traditional balance between labor and capital is shifting drastically.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026 -
The state also said federal officials have been difficult to work with; despite providing a corrective action plan and admitting that fraud is an issue in Minnesota, the state hasn't received clarity from the federal government about whether the plan is acceptable or not.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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So did confessing to a crime, oddly.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2026
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After finally confessing to their bosses about these secret missions, they were allowed to continue.—
Costa Beavin Pappas,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Vinterberg, in a lengthy speech, closed by acknowledging his daughter, Ida, who had been killed in a car accident four days into the production.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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While acknowledging the negotiations, Díaz-Canel quickly pivoted to blaming the United States for the country’s dire economic situation.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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On Sunday, Japan heads into the final quarterfinal against the Philippines, also in Sydney, with three wins from three games and a tournament-leading 17 goals without conceding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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At Camp Nou this season, Barcelona have been formidable, winning 16 of 17 Champions League and La Liga matches, drawing the other, scoring 54 goals and conceding 11.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Owning (up to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owning%20%28up%20to%29. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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