consented

Example Sentences

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When the detective asked her to take a polygraph, she consented.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

He said this direction was with the consent of the government, which also now consented to giving her the documents back.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

The child’s hospital had begun using AI to record visits—and her husband had unknowingly consented.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

He has already consented to this before the ritual began but when Ms Hardy asks him whether he needs it, he shrugs and says: "I don't know.'"

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2025

“I hate to be patronized, and the Chesters think it’s a great favor to allow us to help with their highly connected fair. I wonder you consented, Amy, they only want you to work.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott