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acceptance

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




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Sporting black sunglasses and a trademark beanie, the 27-year-old identifies as a queer artist, highlighting the need for expression and acceptance throughout his music.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

A pivotal moment early in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” arrives when Harry’s suburban house is swarmed and flooded with letters of acceptance for the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Baylor University in Waco, Texas, had a 52% acceptance rate for its class starting in fall 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

John Marfield, Berkeley’s director of undergraduate admissions, said some unpredictability around enrollment means wait-list acceptance rates fluctuate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

First and foremost—congratulations on your acceptance to NYU.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner




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