acquiescence
Example Sentences
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"My premise is that our acquiescence to these claims has led to the AI mess in which we find ourselves today."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 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
His acquiescence ended a months-long pressure campaign against a handful of Republicans to get them to drop the bill.
From Barron's ● Nov. 18, 2025
I’m not sure Dad believes me, but he accepts my nod as acquiescence.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
Vocabulary lists containing acquiescence
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 12–15
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Power Suffix: -escence
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The Things They Carried
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