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acquiescence

[ak-wee-es-uhns] / ˌæk wiˈɛs əns /


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"We are constrained only by the extent that we accept the status quo through acquiescence, complacency, and limited ambition."

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

In response, many leaders in the private sector—as well as in philanthropy, media, law and academia—have responded not with criticism, but with acquiescence and accommodation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

Call them the Fightin’ Chickens, a once-proud Irish program that demands acquiescence or it will take its ball and go home.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

After hearing a list of recent and pending cases, we asked voters forced choice questions in order to guard against acquiescence bias.

From Slate • Jun. 15, 2023

When I don’t argue, he takes it as acquiescence.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan




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