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Literary notes about concede (AI summary)

The term "concede" in literature is a multifaceted word that often signifies a reluctant admission of a truth or a reluctant yield to an opposing argument. Authors use it to describe an act of acknowledging a point or quality—sometimes with hesitation, as when an authority or expert grants recognition, and other times as a strategic retreat in debate. In one instance, a writer admits the modifications introduced by the poets [1], while in another, a character's reserved acknowledgment of a fact or right is emphasized [2]. At times, "concede" underscores negotiations or even a bittersweet acceptance of defeat or superiority [3][4]. Overall, the word adds depth to arguments and character interactions, highlighting moments of reluctant affirmation or measured compromise in narrative and dialogue.
  1. There are also many modifications of language, which we concede to the poets.
    — from The Poetics of Aristotle by Aristotle
  2. But concede that she has a rational soul, and you concede the equality of her rights.
    — from History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I
  3. The utmost that he would concede was that the commander of the picket should be called.
    — from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
  4. "What you will not concede voluntarily we will take by force," replied the delegates, and went.
    — from The Story of the Great War, Volume 7 American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive.

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