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[ak-sept, ik-] / ækˈsɛpt, ɪk- /






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He did accept the Order of Merit, the most prestigious award for high achievement.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

I am always willing to accept a free steak dinner, I went.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

Smith himself turns up in “What’s Wrong With Me” for a duet with Rodrigo in which the two learn to accept that love, in the end, might be what kills them.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Following the verdict, Mieraili said: "RIP Thailand's justice system. I don't accept any of this. I didn't do anything wrong."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Ray nods and Boo steps forward to accept Abuelita’s hug.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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