accept

Example Sentences

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We need a mayor and council members who refuse to accept that it takes 10 years to create safe passage for a wheelchair.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

But after hearing victim impact statements Friday, Walton decided she would accept the deal only if Gutierrez served a year in county jail — a condition he rejected.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

However, China will not accept pressure from the United States to take action on Iran or Russia, over whom it "may have some influence but not decisive control", the EIU's Su said.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Ms. Shortland argues that, much as we could not eliminate Covid-19 but had to learn to mitigate its effects and then live with it, we must accept that ransomware is endemic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

I accept Dad’s kiss on my forehead, and then Jonah pulls out the chair next to me.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison