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acceptance

[ak-sep-tuhns, ik-] / ækˈsɛp təns, ɪk- /




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The European steel and metal processor views the U.S. company’s intentions as broadly positive, but stopped short of recommending acceptance of the offer.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Then, they plotted his pivot to ceasefire negotiations, on March 22, his acceptance of one on April 7, and his decision to focus on a memorandum of understanding on May 18.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

BTS's Love Yourself album trilogy's focus on acceptance and healing - and the group leader RM's plea to "use us, use BTS to love yourself"- resonated with millions around the world, and with Yeon-su.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

It’s the result of an organic movement that saw immigrants and their offspring reaching across the border in greater numbers, searching, some said, for acceptance.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

Clearly there was a significance in his invitation and my acceptance of it that I had missed.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

UniCredit received valid acceptances representing a 12.51% stake in Commerzbank at the end of its initial offer period earlier this week, the Italian bank said Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

But, with four in 10 universities thought to be in deficit and acceptances only up by 1.4% at "lower tariff" universities, there will be institutions hoping to recruit more students through Clearing.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2025

“A much larger group of employees will receive the offer, but acceptances will be capped at approximately 240 people,” Stonesifer wrote.

From Seattle Times Oct. 11, 2023

Nalini even catches herself calling Devi stupid after she lied about college acceptances and quickly corrects herself in the final season.

From Salon Jun. 19, 2023

As all of these financial shenanigans were happening—offers, discussions, negotiations, acceptances, and then rejections—Bobby was going his own way but under the influence and guidance of the Church.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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