1
as in to have
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
some merchants in town will accept Canadian coins
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2
as in to tolerate
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 to believe
to regard as right or true
refused to accept that her friend had said those mean things
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as in to assume
to take to or upon oneself
accepted the responsibility of sending out the invitations
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as in to endure
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
he accepted all of life's vicissitudes without complaint
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Recent Examples of accept
But that better has to start with a hard truth that many don’t want to accept: Fire will again hit these same places, maybe in our lifetime.
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Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
Gaye's reputation remains a top priority for Marvin III, who proudly stood beside his mom to accept his father’s posthumous induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, according to The Guardian.
—Emy Lacroix, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
During the show, Caitlyn Jenner took the stage to accept the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, and Favre was seen slowly clapping.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
In both, residents are learning how to make and accept payments in bitcoin as well as to use bitcoin as a savings technology.
—Frank Corva, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
Gaye's reputation remains a top priority for Marvin III, who proudly stood beside his mom to accept his father’s posthumous induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, according to The Guardian.
—Emy Lacroix, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
During the show, Caitlyn Jenner took the stage to accept the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, and Favre was seen slowly clapping.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
In both, residents are learning how to make and accept payments in bitcoin as well as to use bitcoin as a savings technology.
—Frank Corva, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Even in that drive, the Broncos had a pair of rushing attempts that went for 5 yards or more.Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Sometimes, massive fires have multiple origin points, especially amid the sort of weather L.A. has experienced recently, with Santa Ana winds blowing at unusually high speeds.Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, pictured on January 3, 2025, has said the EU will not tolerate attacks on its territory after Donald Trump called for the U.S. to take control of Greenland.Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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Not surprisingly, reporting struggles abound and are only exacerbated by boards which tolerate excuse-making and blame-shifting rationalizations.Noah Barsky, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Joe Kelly, a relief pitcher on Los Angeles' last two World Series teams (2020 and 2024), believes players such as Sasaki and Shohei Ohtani would wind up on the Dodgers in a salary-cap system anyway.David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
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Kaarel believes the demand for advanced ID verification solutions will surge in 2025.Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
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During a family dinner, OP's father assumed the baby would be named after OP's late stepmother.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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When Trump assumed office in 2017, just over 542,000 cases were pending.Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Library of Congress Over the generations, one question has endured: What, if anything, is owed to the people?Joseph Rushmore, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
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This anniversary initiative shines a spotlight on its enduring legacy, with celebrated artist and cultural visionary Theaster Gates joining as a partner, cementing the store’s position at the nexus of culture and commerce.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
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But in a world of unequal risks and unequal power, who gets to choose the path such projects will take?The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 14 Jan. 2025
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But this was a fun moment for them, taking a photo during warmups, and their parents, who flew in for the game in St. Paul.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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The 2025 Grammy Awards will still take place on Feb. 2 in Los Angeles and the telecast will raise funds to support wildfire relief efforts.Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
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Imagine an employee responding not just with their job description, but by sharing their passion, pride and how their work supports the organization’s goals.Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Want to understand the impact of tech on your body and how to live better with your devices?Manuela López Restrepo, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025
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The past week has proven a surreal one for TikTok's users and creators, many of whom are struggling to understand how this proved to be the one issue that could unite Democrats and Republicans.David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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