accepting
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Accepting differences also shows that you aren’t a fair-weather friend, she says, but someone who is going to be there if you need them.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
Accepting his award, Essiedu noted that he "never really went to the theatre" growing up, and only gained access to it thanks to a youth talent development programme run by theatre company Frantic Assembly.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Accepting an award in 2019, Pace described her life as “the most magnificent, incredible ride ever.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
Accepting Washington's conditions risks hollowing out the regime's deterrent strategy.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
Accepting responsibility can make you do that, I guess.
From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea
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