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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

They found that such acceptance becomes more likely if the person is under time pressure, faces a complex task or doesn’t have a good understanding of what they are querying, among other factors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

It is now an industry standard with universal acceptance.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 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

Before he could enact for her some gesture of loving acceptance, she turned, and she and Leon marched on, calling out the boys’ names.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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