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acceptance

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




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Catholics have long served as a barometer of acceptance for newcomers and the working class.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

But when his acceptance letter arrived in 2024, the AI boom was already well underway, and an offer from Y Combinator to join its accelerator program in the winter won out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

"When I got my acceptance letter, I was like, 'oh my gosh, is this actually happening?'"

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

"Future research should explore why salt substitute-use remains low by investigating potential barriers, such as taste acceptance, cost and limited awareness among both patients and clinicians," said Wei.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

People are already getting their acceptance letters into Prism.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman




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