consent
Example Sentences
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“Doing so without clear consent and governance will very likely result in backlash,” says Tori Paulman, an analyst and future-of-work specialist at research firm Gartner.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
“Typically, executors have the authority to sell property without needing unanimous consent from all heirs.”
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
“Guests should be able to expressly opt in to this type of sensitive facial recognition technology with written consent — the onus of privacy rights should not be on the victim.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
He said if the government thought the humble address was "too broad as drafted and needs to be refined", ministers must seek "consent for any alteration" from MPs.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
She wasn’t anxious to wed; in exchange for her consent, he paid her twenty KJs every day and served a white cake with every meal.
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
Vocabulary lists containing consent
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act I
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The Bill of Rights
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Common Senses: Sent, Sens ("Feel")
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