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accommodate

[uh-kom-uh-deyt] / əˈkɒm əˌdeɪt /




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Meanwhile, the economy “remains healthy and has shown it can accommodate the higher rates of interest and inflation,” said Paul Christopher, head of global investment strategy at Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

A representative said that the ranch is currently trying to double the size of its herd in order to accommodate the grill’s demands.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

But a wider debate will continue over whether Rockhampton is the right place to invest heavily in rowing facilities – and whether it can accommodate the 2032 influx of visitors.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Countries must implement policies that encourage informal-sector workers to register with the tax authorities, facilitate access to financing and create infrastructure needed to accommodate small entrepreneurs.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

Stanton refused to make changes to accommodate criticism.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

His map accommodates for the curvature of the Earth by making countries near the equator seem much smaller than they are, with countries nearer the poles appearing stretched.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

There is also a theater room, multiple bars, two garages, and a motor court that accommodates 20 cars.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026

Its legal framework already accommodates this approach by distinguishing between several types of property, including small homes, large apartment buildings, and commercial property.

From Barron's ● Apr. 17, 2026

Abu Dhabi’s tourism department also is funding construction of a Sphere there to echo the scale of the Las Vegas version, which accommodates as many as 20,000 people.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 8, 2026

He calls her Laurette; he eats a roasted duck every day at 3 P.M.; his mind accommodates a seemingly inexhaustible catalog of Latin binomial names.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

Once on campus, students expect to be accommodated.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

The Fed accommodated the spending by keeping interest rates near zero and purchasing Treasurys.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

From one world-class facility to another, the SFA pushed the boat out again to secure the 52,000 square foot Atrium Health Performance Park, which previously accommodated Real Madrid and Inter Milan.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

They have accommodated me with a hotel, but I don’t have access to basic amenities like laundry or a kitchen, and it’s been a significant amount of time.

From MarketWatch ● May 5, 2026

When he reached for the gearshift the boy in front accommodated him by swinging his hairless knees out of the way.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri

Scottish people "are lovely and accommodating", says Anik's owner, Christianah Omilana, who came to the UK in 2021.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

Muenster is less assertive but more accommodating: its mild butteriness stands beside the sauce without competing, and it softens agreeably in summer warmth without becoming stringy or oily.

From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026

The calendar is also less accommodating than it was.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

While Premier League-level grounds like Emirates Stadium and Everton's Goodison Park are well equipped, smaller venues are less accommodating.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

“Maddox enjoys a celebration, and your grandfather is an accommodating host,” Lena said.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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