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Meanings of concede the point in English

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Usage of concede the point in English
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Disappointed though he was, van Briel was forced to concede the point.
Long time coming: a novel
2
After reading the seasonal range blurb, I had to concede the point.
The Irish Times
3
But seeing the other resolute, he was fain to concede the point.
Old Saint Paul's: A Tale of the Plague and the Fire
4
The Islanders thought Eden strange, and Eden might concede the point.
Osprey island
5
The most cautious, the most conservative of scholars concede the point.
Who Wrote the Bible? : a Book for the People
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Kieft would not concede the point, and the situation was strained.
The History of the United States from 1492 to 1910, Volume 1 / F...
7
Few would fail to concede the point at this stage.
The Physics of Superheroes
8
The doctor was not ready to concede the point.
To Honor You Call Us
9
The Marquis inclined his head to concede the point.
Return of the Crimson Guard
10
Manford shrugged, not willing to concede the point.
Sisterhood of Dune
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The defense secretary was a potential ally, and so Rubens made sure to concede the point graciously.
Deep black
12
She had to concede the point.
Alien: Covenant
13
Hollis had to concede the point.
Amagansett
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I had to concede the point.
Running the books: the adventures of an accidental prison librar...
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It implies, no doubt, that she was still resolved not to concede the point on which I insisted.
The Odd Women
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Press any minister on this matter in private and, in one way or another, they will concede the point.
The Guardian
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