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[ak-sept, ik-] / ækˈsɛpt, ɪk- /






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Many farmers will either have to accept more waste, invest in better irrigation and water storage systems, or find a way to sell more wonky produce to consumers.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

To avoid hurting demand, Apple may accept lower profit margins on the new model and could even raise prices on older iPhone models to help offset the higher costs, TrendForce says.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

"But as long as the products are good, one day people will accept and enjoy them."

From Barron's Aug. 9, 2026

"I had an epiphany when I met you and started working with you," Madonna wrote in her post, alongside a video of herself standing beside Orbit to accept a Grammy Award.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

I heard Zara promise to represent me and accept my medal if I didn’t get back in time.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

Her Butterfly is no pathetic victim—having chosen Pinkerton, America and modernity, she finally accepts that they will destroy her.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

With players such as two-time Ballon d'Or winner and fellow Spaniard Alexia Putellas arriving in the WSL, down the road at London City Lionesses, Caldentey accepts the league is getting tougher.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

The executor typically accepts or declines the appointment after the “testator” dies and the probate court opens administration of the estate.

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

He offers Gruel a lazy thumbs-up, accepts the chef’s joke about cooking for a dignitary and immediately turns to the camera to recite the show’s mission statement.

From Salon Aug. 5, 2026

Each of the king’s men had the bearing of someone who expects to be respected and accepts that respect gracefully.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz

Brooks Koepka accepted a historic set of penalties to rejoin the PGA Tour earlier this year.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

It is currently unclear exactly what offer Plaza has accepted; however, the deal comes just in the knick of time for the star, who is due to give birth sometime in the fall.

From MarketWatch Aug. 11, 2026

He filled it out and was accepted, becoming the first in his family to attend college, and graduated with degrees in law and economics.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

A pre-med graduate, who also asked not to be named, told AFP she was accepted to an Italian master's program in June 2025 without asking for a scholarship.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

I guess I realized that the state of New York wasn’t going to look down on me if I accepted the offer of a meal.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola

It’s testament to this idea about opening up your creative world; about trying something and taking a risk and not being scared to make an opportunity work, about accepting ideas for what they are.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

And even when it is offered, most refuse it as they see accepting it as giving recognition and legitimacy to the loss of what they see as their patrimony.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

The group said the investigation should examine whether Carr and Trusty broke rules on accepting gifts or broke criminal laws prohibiting federal officials from accepting illegal gratuities.

From Salon Aug. 4, 2026

The state trooper reportedly said the other driver was at fault, but the at-fault drivers’ insurer is waiting for the official report before accepting liability.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

When starting, she recommends accepting and reinforcing behaviors that come close to the desired behavior.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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