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consensual

[kuhn-sen-shoo-uhl] / kənˈsɛn ʃu əl /


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The German bank on Wednesday said it took note of the result and was open to a constructive dialogue toward a consensual solution.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

“The relationship between Walker and Gates was consensual and ended amicably,” the spokesperson said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 8, 2026

The video also surfaced on other platforms, including Meta-owned Facebook, where some posts used it to baselessly claim that the lawsuit was "fake" and the two had been involved in a "consensual relationship."

From Barron's May 18, 2026

But the nature of this agreement, and the consequences of actions stemming from it, all depends on whether this agreement is mutually consensual and clear.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 10, 2026

Given the blanket nature of the ruling, courts have found police encounters to be consensual in truly preposterous situations.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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