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Discover LudwigThe phrase "acknowledging defeat" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where someone admits to losing or failing in a situation, whether in a competition, argument, or personal challenge.
Example: "After a long and challenging debate, he finally found himself acknowledging defeat and congratulating his opponent."
Alternatives: "admitting loss" or "accepting failure."
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Mr Buhari praised President Jonathan for so quickly acknowledging defeat.
But some analysts wonder whether never acknowledging defeat makes good business sense.
"Rather than acknowledging defeat, the intelligence officers wanted to double down on a failed approach," Eichenwald writes.
On Tuesday, they joined Mr. Coleman in acknowledging defeat and immediately sought to raise expectations for Democrats.
Mr. Tindall moved into a cramped basement under the diner and continued for a few more years before acknowledging defeat.
"Now I have to pay for a hotel," Mr. Canady said, finally acknowledging defeat as the tote boards blinked one cancellation after another.
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Over the weekend, South Korea acknowledged defeat in the latest skirmish.
But at midnight on Sept. 23, Mr. Banda tearfully acknowledged defeat.
A match ended when one of the fighters acknowledged defeat or was rendered unconscious.
A contest ended when one of the fighters acknowledged defeat or was rendered unconscious.
In Los Angeles, meantime, Mr. Farmani of aNet has all but acknowledged defeat.
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