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verb

past tense of accept
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Recent Examples of accepted
Adjective
The sequel could resonate as a call back to a traditional, more universally accepted era of Hollywood. Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024 Brandt, speaking as a former think-tank scholar, noted that political scientists still have no accepted way to gauge the impact of an online propaganda campaign. David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Verb
Those results are accepted by a growing number of countries, despite the regime’s claim that Maduro won 52% of the vote. Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025 In an ode to the deliciously erotic scene in Babygirl, Kidman accepted the NBR Award for best actress for her starring performance and marked the occasion by chugging a glass of milk. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for accepted 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accepted
Adjective
  • Nevertheless, streetwear’s influence on the broader fashion industry continues as new and established brands aim to carve a niche in the market and home in on their heritage to appeal to a larger customer base.
    Layla Ilchi, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
  • These Are Whole Foods Market’s Top 10 Food And Beverage Trends For 2025 The 10th anniversary of the annual report is compiled from industry experience, consumer preferences, and collaborative sessions with emerging and established brands.
    Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • If your submission is correct, the terms will flash in the category color and will be removed from the board.
    Billie Schwab Dunn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
  • But staying invested, in equity markets was correct.
    Erik Sherman, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Aside from Juror #2 Francesca has had several smaller roles in Clint's movies, including Jersey Boys.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins had high praise for Wells before the game.
    Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • For decades, the leaders of both parties had tolerated mind-boggling levels of corruption, waste, and administrative bloat, enabling a culture of profligacy that subsidized the federal bureaucracy and crony capitalists at the expense of hard-working American taxpayers.
    Michael Glassner and John Pence, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Performative efforts from businesses will no longer be tolerated and walking the talk will become non-negotiable.
    Paul Klein, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Estimates of Gaza’s Christian population range from roughly 800 to more than 1,000, although hundreds are believed to have left for Egypt, Canada and Australia since the war began.
    Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Bells in the church, with a gold cross on its steeple visible on Broadway and surrounding blocks, are believed to be more than 170 years old.
    Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • On the other end, Gibbs began to slither his way into open space, and the Lions assumed full control.
    Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • As an incentive for the teams to stick around, the city assumed ownership of the land but agreed to give it back to the teams at the expiration of a ground lease in 2023, according to documents reviewed by The Post.
    Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • But a tried and tested strategy is not a one-size-fits-all.
    Angela Lei, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • But there was another in-game coaching adjustment that worked well, only this change was far from tried and true.
    Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • As the new Republican government takes power, Trump will head to a signing ceremony at the Capitol to approve some of his first official acts, followed by a congressional luncheon and review of U.S. troops.
    Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Some fans are turned off since the audio quality is usually much worse than official releases.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 Jan. 2025

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