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acceptance

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




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Don’t worry if your Hogwarts acceptance letter got lost in the mail — a new “Harry Potter” experience will soon let you hop aboard the Hogwarts Express anyway.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Nor does it reckon with data on straight men’s growing acceptance of homosexuality or the role of technology in connecting and disconnecting people, or evidence of declining associational activities in general.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

He famously interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the 2009 MTV Awards, saying Beyoncé should have won the prize for best female artist.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

"Future research should explore why salt substitute-use remains low by investigating potential barriers, such as taste acceptance, cost and limited awareness among both patients and clinicians," said Wei.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

And Samar, every spring night, reminded me there is beauty in stillness and grace in acceptance.

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate




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