On this issue, therefore, Winslade and Churchill were compelled to concede failure.

Niall was not a man to concede failure.

Today they dragged ominously past a noon deadline until both sides conceded failure at 6:30 P.M.

Or maybe it has to do with the fact that McMorris simply doesn't know how to concede failure because he's experienced so little.

Naturally they do not concede failure.

Telio was certain only that he was ready to concede failure and go home.

He had to concede failure in his first published research paper, and turned to other issues in frustration.

Authorities conceded failure when those incarcerated often went insane through lack of social contact.

What, the director asks, will the public think when they see the great artist conceding failure?

Some critics say the Bush administration has been reluctant to create a significant refugee program because to do so would be tantamount to conceding failure in Iraq.