However, the tobacco industry refused to concede the reality of tobacco hazards until the late 1990s.
As a matter of logic you can concede the reality of a technological revolution, even while asserting that the valuations of many technology companies are crazy; but who will listen?
In London, you feel that drivers – especially bus and cab drivers – have grudgingly conceded the reality that cyclists are part of the traffic: they expect to find their passage somewhat impeded by cyclists and have evolved the skills to get along with them, and get by them when they can.
Senator Sanders should concede the reality that Hillary Clinton will be the nominee.
On "Meet the Press" yesterday, host David Gregory asked Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz)., "Do you think that there is something of a war on women among Republicans?" Instead of saying, "No, of course not," the senator seemed to implicitly concede the reality of the situation, responding, "I think we have to fix that".
At this point they were beginning to concede the reality of their situation.
The interim leader was conceding the new reality of his country's relationship with the United States but also managing to emphasize his personal commitment to his people to end their long cycle of fratricidal vengeance.
Brady, conceding the political reality, told a Wall Street Journal forum that he was now looking to phase in the controversial border adjustment tax (BAT) over five years rather than impose the new system right away.
But on Monday, Mr. Salazar backed off, conceding to the reality that BP and the oil companies have access to the best technology to attack the well, a mile below the surface, even though that technology has proved so far to have fallen short of its one purpose.
Even the Mets' upbeat general manager, Omar Minaya, conceded that "the reality is, it doesn't look good".
