as in agrees
to give or express one's approval (as to a proposal)
are we to conclude from your silence that you assent?
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Eventually, the community agrees to establish a small reserve on the reef the team selected to protect habitat for fish to reproduce.—
Sira Thierij,
NPR,
26 Dec. 2024 -
The Recording Academy clearly agrees, as the song earned a Grammy nomination for Best Arrangement, Instruments, and Vocals—making Smith the third member of her family to receive a Grammy nomination.—
Tiana DeNicola,
Variety,
21 Dec. 2024
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The Biden administration and numerous NATO allies have already laid the groundwork for providing Ukraine the necessary training, arms transfers, and intelligence cooperation to create this deterrent in the bilateral security agreements signed earlier this year.—
Samuel Charap,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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In truth, a coach isn’t needed to come up with these agreements, but in my experience, some teams don’t prioritize them.—
Vlad Dutescu,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Additionally, contracting can be a viable solution to ensure project completion, especially when there is uncertainty about securing the necessary capitalization approvals.—
George Sakellaris,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Today, our federal permitting process stifles innovation and economic growth, with approvals taking four to ten years.—
Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Pep talks, affirmations or an arm around your shoulder are good medicine for sticking to your New Year’s resolutions.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
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Wilde House Paper Manifestation Pad, $26 This easy-to-follow notepad allows users to track gratitude, goals and affirmations on a weekly basis.—
Emily Burns,
WWD,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Assents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assents. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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