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acceptance

[ak-sep-tuhns, ik-] / ækˈsɛp təns, ɪk- /




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The EMA's acceptance "represents a major milestone, especially considering that more than 200 million people live in Lyme disease risk areas in Europe," Valneva's chief executive Thomas Lingelbach said in the statement.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

Life begins as a fanfare — a regal entry heralded by brass — and ends as a solo cello lament and the serene acceptance of death as sung by a choir.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

He stressed that his resignation should not "be mistaken for an acceptance of the narratives that have surrounded me".

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

After her Ivy League acceptance, which came with a generous financial-aid package, she and her family went to Boston and spent a day riding the subway just for fun.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

I guess her suggestion for me to call my “friend” was the extent of her acceptance.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy

But the biggest increase in acceptances was for the most selective, "higher-tariff" universities – such as those in the Russell Group.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

By comparison, for medium-tariff universities - where students tend to get in with fewer Ucas points than the more selective universities - acceptances increased by 3.8%.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

UniCredit received valid acceptances representing a 12.51% stake in Commerzbank at the end of its initial offer period earlier this week, the Italian bank said Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

Then, in 2020, Alex was set to graduate at the top of his class and had racked up a slew of college acceptances, including a full ride to Harvard University.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 11, 2025

As all of these financial shenanigans were happening—offers, discussions, negotiations, acceptances, and then rejections—Bobby was going his own way but under the influence and guidance of the Church.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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