Admit
Admit verb - To accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly.
Stick
Stick verb - To hold to something firmly as if by adhesion.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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An old Cartoon Network Ad Bumper had Speed Racer (under the effects of Wonder Woman's magic lasso) admit that he can't drive stick.
Source: Driving Stick - Those who stick by the earlier works and admit they were enjoyable are often accused of wearing a Nostalgia Filter.
Source: Opinion Myopia - Roxas does realize and admit his feelings to Neku at the end of the game, though, and although Neku is still mostly lost, he's decided to stick with Roxas still.
Source: Roleplay / The Sky Tides
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