accept that
idiom
: to consider (something) to be true
He was unwilling to accept that he could no longer play as he once had.
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This season, the main tension appears to be more about Ellie becoming mature enough to accept that not all heroes have to make dramatic sacrifices or win a blood feud.
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Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
But, Lupone still isn't willing to accept that Lilia could truly be gone forever.
—EW.com, 19 May 2025
Leaders must accept that the status quo isn’t working.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Is Ligue 1 ready to accept that the best teams will not always be crowned champions?
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
But, Lupone still isn't willing to accept that Lilia could truly be gone forever.
—EW.com, 19 May 2025
Leaders must accept that the status quo isn’t working.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Is Ligue 1 ready to accept that the best teams will not always be crowned champions?
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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“Accept that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accept%20that. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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