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Lawrence says there is a challenge to tackle people's negative perceptions about who is likely to be accepted for an award.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

Edinburgh Trams said tickets will be accepted by ScotRail between Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Waverley and on Lothian bus services between West End and Newhaven.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

“As long as the focus was on the noble good of liberty, the blight of slavery could be accepted or ignored, at least by some people, and at least for a time.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

Mail-in ballots with a June 2 election day postmark will continue to be accepted by county election officials through Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 8, 2026

The regent was anxious for me to attend Fort Hare and I was gratified to be accepted there.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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