come to terms
Example Sentences
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It's imposed upon us and that's why it was so hard, for me at least, to come to terms with.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
"It's taken me years to come to terms with what I've done," he said.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
“We’ve come to terms with fact that there isn’t going to be giant, comprehensive reform of the way the Chinese political system works, including economic elements,” Greer said.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
When Americans prepared to commemorate the nation’s centennial in 1876, the nation had begun to come to terms with its complicated history, and many saw reason to celebrate its mere continued existence.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
How do they come to terms with something tragic, dissonant, dangerous, contrary to their long-term interests, their safety, the interests of their children?
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
