be accepted

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Today, three people have died on board the ship from what appears to be an outbreak of hantavirus, and the MV Hondius is hoping to be accepted by a Spanish port.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The memecoin and event’s official website said there would be no private meetings with the president, and no gifts would be accepted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

But De Zerbi faces a battle to be accepted as the club fights to preserve its Premier League status.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Three weeks into spring practice, USC football coaches are making one thing clear: 95% of their best will not be accepted or tolerated.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

I feel powerfully vindicated—a survivor—but it would take a long time, probably months, before I could hope to be accepted into this sorority.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich