accepting
Example Sentences
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I’m having trouble accepting that I’ll probably lose some money in the end.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026
He said he will lead with a “gentle touch” and plans to use the court system only as a “last resort” to leverage people into accepting services or shelter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
While accepting the prize, Madonna reminisced about how her manager scolded her backstage at the very first MTV awards show, where she briefly mooned the audience in a performance fumble.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 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
I’d teach myself to swim by accepting that it was simply what I had to do and nobody else was going to do it.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
