accepted
Example Sentences
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US President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend Monday's NBA game at Madison Square Garden, saying recently that he accepted an invitation from Knicks owner James Dolan.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
And when “Salesman” won for best revival, it was only fitting that Lane accepted the award on behalf of the company about a play that, ultimately, he pointed out, is about a family.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Mail-in ballots with an election day postmark will continue to be accepted by county election officials through Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
For decades, foreign corporations accepted the risks of operating in Cuba, seeking a foothold in the island’s tourism and mining sectors despite a long-running U.S. embargo.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
If Mrs. Smith hadn’t already purchased the tickets two weeks ago when I’d accepted the invitation, I’d have made up an excuse now to not go.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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