accepted

Example Sentences

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An international group of astronomers has identified a faraway planetary system that calls into question one of the most widely accepted ideas about how planets take shape.

From Science Daily

In a filing in the case, the U.S. government accepted fault for the collision, saying the Black Hawk pilots had failed to avoid the jet.

From The Wall Street Journal

In contrast, 80% of approved customers who received text messages with contact information accepted the loan.

From The Wall Street Journal

Emails disclosed by the US justice department show she referred to the disgraced financier in emails as "Uncle Jeffrey", advised him on how to push back against media and accepted luxury gifts from him.

From BBC

Booing at football is an accepted part of the game.

From BBC