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accepting

[ak-sep-ting] / ækˈsɛp tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
acceptant
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ADJECTIVE
forgiving
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This works because the Court knows that today’s small step can be followed by accepting relevant cases when they next believe they’re warranted.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Ferrell’s shtick on social media is accepting challenges from his followers and then taping himself attempting to do what they propose.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Even accepting the Christian framing, Ms. Wisse says, “we left out the resurrection. Not in three days, but in three years.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Rather than police purchases, some stores might instead decide to stop accepting SNAP.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

“Though I must admit, Mr. Barris, I am surprised at how accepting you are of all this.”

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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