accepted

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Commission staffers counter that an updated city trails map included the easement and that city staff at the time said the pathway was accepted.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The actor, 39, accepted the role of the iconic composer in “Amadeus” because he was interested in excavating the man underneath the imposing historical legacy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

"I had no expectation my film would be accepted," he added.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

In his sentencing remarks, Judge James Sampson accepted there was "no evidence of threats, violence or coercion", adding the parents - who had no previous convictions - acted on "misguided cultural beliefs, rather than malice".

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The day after Greeley’s article appeared, Maggie, Kate, Leah, Mother, and a few male supporters accepted an invitation to the townhome of Rev. Dr. Rufus Griswold.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock