accede

Example Sentences

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“Either you accede to the demands of the White House, or you are going to get fired,” said Douglas Ross, an antitrust-law professor at the University of Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

"These threats do not change our position: we cannot in good conscience accede to their request," Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei said in a statement.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Those who accede to the Executive’s demands, too, will be in the clear.

From Slate • Jul. 9, 2025

Who knew LeBron would so willingly accede his power, not to mention his touches?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2025

Victoria Forester, however, was used to having her own way, and, if all else failed, or even if it did not, she would appeal to her father, and he would accede to her demands.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman