accepted

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It also was the first time that a local charter organization accepted the mission of a neighborhood public school — taking in every student who showed up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Smith removed the post, accepted the charges against him and, after receiving his punishment, sent a letter of apology to Alphonsi.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Now, as voters head to the polls on primary day in the Pine Tree State, RCV has become so accepted that candidates from both parties are openly encouraging voters to rank their rivals.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

“It’s more of an accepted problem at this point.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

As part of what the press dubbed the “Bodies for Butter” program, East German dictator Walter Ulbricht accepted bribes of food from Western governments in exchange for the release of political prisoners.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin