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accommodate

[uh-kom-uh-deyt] / əˈkɒm əˌdeɪt /




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A representative said that the ranch is currently trying to double the size of its herd in order to accommodate the grill’s demands.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

But a wider debate will continue over whether Rockhampton is the right place to invest heavily in rowing facilities – and whether it can accommodate the 2032 influx of visitors.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

Increasingly, the debate is over whether to accommodate a parent’s preferences.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

The bridge over the Tumen river, which Russia said is designed to accommodate a projected growth in freight and passenger traffic, adds to the rail and air links between the neighbours.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

The tunnels were big enough to accommodate large monsters, even giants.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

His map accommodates for the curvature of the Earth by making countries near the equator seem much smaller than they are, with countries nearer the poles appearing stretched.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

Its legal framework already accommodates this approach by distinguishing between several types of property, including small homes, large apartment buildings, and commercial property.

From Barron's Apr. 17, 2026

“We expect that the bandwidth in our 2026 guidance accommodates potential outcomes of ongoing discussions around export controls,” Fouquet said.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 15, 2026

“The bandwidth in our 2026 guidance accommodates potential outcomes of ongoing discussions around export controls,” Fouquet said.

From MarketWatch Apr. 15, 2026

Sometimes we go out to a restaurant in the Atlanta Underground, or see a film at a theater that accommodates his wheelchair.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

The internet has long accommodated users who wanted to hide their real name behind a clever username or a throwaway account.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

The Fed accommodated the spending by keeping interest rates near zero and purchasing Treasurys.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

They have accommodated me with a hotel, but I don’t have access to basic amenities like laundry or a kitchen, and it’s been a significant amount of time.

From MarketWatch May 5, 2026

“I had another destiny, but life accommodated itself to place me in this valuable situation.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 23, 2026

But it all changed when I graduated from sixth grade and enrolled in a junior high that accommodated several different elementary schools.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

That's despite pressure on the EU to show more flexibility when it comes to accommodating allies, considering the turbulent times we live in.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

Muenster is less assertive but more accommodating: its mild butteriness stands beside the sauce without competing, and it softens agreeably in summer warmth without becoming stringy or oily.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

The calendar is also less accommodating than it was.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

Sometimes, homeowners are accommodating adult children who still live with them or are making room for their own elderly parents.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

Still, he was pleasant, respectful, generous, and accommodating, which made him well liked by the people with whom he did business, whether black or white.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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