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Assenting, the King then proposed to start the procession at once.

From Time Magazine Archive

Assenting Annie didn't throw any back, as Annie is merely as assenter, but neither of the honorable ladies who were coming to break my bread knew that Susie McDougal's ears were hearing ears.

From Miss Gibbie Gault by Bosher, Kate Langley

Assenting with a nod, his glance found Maria, as though drawn thither by the thought that in two years, fortune favouring, he might hope.

From Maria Chapdelaine by Blake, W. H.

Assenting to this the two men left the place, but Leather continued to lie perfectly still for a considerable time after their footsteps had died away.

From Charlie to the Rescue by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

Assenting as soon as proposed and understood, proves them not innate.

From An Essay Concerning Humane Understanding, Volume 1 MDCXC, Based on the 2nd Edition, Books 1 and 2 by Locke, John