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acceptance

[ak-sep-tuhns, ik-] / ækˈsɛp təns, ɪk- /




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Justin Helman didn’t get his dream acceptance from the University of Florida.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The deal is subject to regulatory requirements being met, and the offer isn’t subject to a minimum acceptance threshold, the U.K. company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"Trains are subject to delay, diversion and cancellation this evening. Ticket acceptance is in place and you may use your ticket at no extra cost on London Underground services between London terminals," the spokesperson added.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Newcomers on the program are rare and would have an easier time gaining audience acceptance if they were joining a stable operation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

It took some time in silence, but I felt the air between us ease from a guarded hostility to something that felt to me like acceptance.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken




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