consented

Example Sentences

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When the detective asked her to take a polygraph, she consented.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

North Korea consented to freeze its illicit nuclear work and eventually allow full inspections in exchange for a multibillion-dollar package of civilian nuclear power and oil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Highland Independent councillor Thomas MacLennan said the property would sit "more comfortably" in the landscape than the previously consented property.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Gaytan claimed he took no part in the robbery, but after he consented to a search of his phone, Simonyan said she found text messages sent to one of the alleged gunmen, Eduardo “Active” Lopez.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2025

“I hate to be patronized, and the Chesters think it’s a great favor to allow us to help with their highly connected fair. I wonder you consented, Amy, they only want you to work.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott