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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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Finnish authorities detained the Eagle S, a Russian oil tanker believed to have crossed over the area at the time of the disruption.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Analysts believe forms of crypto could see a game-changing year in 2025.Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
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But scientists have long assumed that bacteria can’t survive in the human brain.Yasemin Saplakoglu, WIRED, 5 Jan. 2025
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After an injury forced stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah from the field early on day two, Kohli assumed his old leadership mantle.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Ultra-short-throw projectors are a great way to replace the big-screen TV without having to endure tricky setups.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 7 Jan. 2025
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The film resonates beyond its historical roots, drawing poignant parallels to contemporary struggles and triumphs of Black women, ultimately inspiring audiences to recognize the enduring legacy of strength and perseverance.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 7 Jan. 2025
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From Hotel Heron, take a roundabout route and walk along Duke, Prince and King streets, heading toward the waterfront.Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
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Herzog’s version centers on Jonathan Harker (Bruno Ganz) venturing to the castle of Count Dracula (Kinski), who takes an interest in Harker’s wife, Lucy (Isabelle Adjani).Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Jan. 2025
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The statement also points to IPS increasing its graduation rate from 60% to 87% over the last decade, calling it evidence of the district’s dedication to supporting its entire community.Kristina Watrobski, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025
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Subscribe now to support our journalism and get unlimited access to our coverage.Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
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Just compensate for my skill set within the scope of the business, understanding all the young guys have got to get paid.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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What's next: Theragun is looking to further tailor its routines, expand to work with other products in the company's portfolio and also incorporate real-time feedback to understand where someone might be sore and adjust treatments accordingly.Ina Fried, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Accept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accept. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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