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accepting

[ak-sep-ting] / ækˈsɛp tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
acceptant
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ADJECTIVE
forgiving
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You’re representing you as a human being, and if you’re a loving, kind, accepting human, people will treat you the same.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

The University of Wisconsin-Madison isn’t accepting doctoral applications this year for its social-welfare program.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

City and the Premier League reached a settlement in September 2025, with the club accepting the APT rules are valid and binding and both parties agreeing to terminate legal proceedings.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

She advised that homeowners in this position proactively shop around for policies, instead of accepting what the lender provides.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

They were casually accepting of him, did not pay him any particular attention, and perhaps because of that he felt comfortable sitting on a sofa in the living room and listening.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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