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[ak-sept, ik-] / ækˈsɛpt, ɪk- /






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The insurgency was winning, and Mr. Bush needed to shift his strategy or accept defeat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The issue is that they accept the premise that AI is so necessary, so all-seeing and so inevitable that we’re using it even in situations where our knowledge and experience have always been sufficient.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The knowledge that they wouldn’t accept our help if offered only makes the pain even worse.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

"We will accept any choice made by the people" in the election, Pashinyan told journalists at a polling station in Yerevan after casting his ballot.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Tío Yehuda replies, “We have heard that the Turkish sultan has promised to accept Jews and treat them well. We want to leave for Constantinople as soon as we can.”

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar




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