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as in established
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as in correct
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as in had
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
some merchants in town will accept Canadian coins
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as in tolerated
to have a favorable opinion of
her husband feels that he has never been truly accepted by his wife's family
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as in believed
to regard as right or true
refused to accept that her friend had said those mean things
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as in assumed
to take to or upon oneself
accepted the responsibility of sending out the invitations
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as in handled
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
he accepted all of life's vicissitudes without complaint
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Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2024
He’s submitted several accepted emoji proposals to the Unicode Consortium.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 14 Oct. 2024
As with so many new or emerging technologies today, once a particular toolset or function type has become a de facto standard or accepted norm, there’s always a charge to productize it as a service.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Indeed, America’s recent history has shown that politics is a trailing indicator of cultural change, and that one generation’s most vulgar entertainment becomes the next generation’s accepted style of political argument.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
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With legalization, all of Canada and over 50% of the US have access to legal marijuana, leading to it becoming more accepted.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2024
He’s submitted several accepted emoji proposals to the Unicode Consortium.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 14 Oct. 2024
As with so many new or emerging technologies today, once a particular toolset or function type has become a de facto standard or accepted norm, there’s always a charge to productize it as a service.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Indeed, America’s recent history has shown that politics is a trailing indicator of cultural change, and that one generation’s most vulgar entertainment becomes the next generation’s accepted style of political argument.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
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During campaign seasons, investors often seek refuge in larger, more established companies amid political uncertainty.Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The scariest thing about Kingdom may be its depiction of how a virus adapts, evolves, and spreads, which is an established trope in this genre (28 Weeks Later, anyone?) that takes on new relevance in our pandemic-era times.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024
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Other surveys show a smaller gender gap and fewer racial differences If the NYT/Siena polls are correct, the country is becoming less racially polarized, but more divided by gender and education.David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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Almost every crosstab from a pollster’s latest release includes a judgment call, and no one gets all of them correct.Philip Elliott, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
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Fujimori skillfully deployed the tried and true populist tactic of positioning himself as the one leader of the people.Stephanie McNulty & Sarah Chartock / Made by History, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
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The platform sole adds a chic boost and the tried and true UGGplush wool lining simply can’t be beat.Annie Blackman, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2024
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Most of the official sales start late on Thanksgiving, though some of the best deals start on Friday, sometime in the early hours.Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
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Yet according to the official state voter guide, Proposition 6 has nothing to do with slavery.Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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That’s based on an actual trip that Eisenberg took in 2008, not with his cousin but his wife.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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The actual tabulation of mail ballots doesn't begin until after polls close.Alexa Mencia, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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And if installation is handled by an authorized dealer, the upgrade is covered by a warranty as well.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
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The company also implemented a 10-for-1 forward stock split that took effect Sept. 30, increasing its authorized shares from 100 million to 1 billion.Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
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How ghost tours handle dark history The guides that spoke with USA TODAY stressed that their tours are thoroughly researched, but Ironside said research has shown the accuracy of ghost tours can vary, and over time, the stories of real crimes or tragedies can get exaggerated for entertainment.N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
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Now, as the divide between real life and life online has begun to fade, a new era in politics has begun.Jack Schlossberg, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
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Homer Landreth, a control systems engineer and independent contractor, is going for the Ironwood District seat, and Angeli Wesson, a certified hypnotherapist, is vying for the Willow seat.Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Becoming a certified public accountant proved a springboard for Sandy Torchia’s career.Greg McKenna, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Accepted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accepted. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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