- present participle of accept.
accepting
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The Society for the Rule of Law and a group of former White House lawyers warned the court against accepting Trump’s broad claims of power.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
"I'm accepting my responsibility in that I shouldn't have accepted that collaboration," Polanski said, but refused to apologise.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
For much of history, presidents adhered to them, including by seeking approval from Congress before accepting gifts from foreign states and foreign leaders.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026
Either go to a shelter -- the metro or a basement -- in advance, accepting a disrupted and uncomfortable night of half-sleep.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Nhamo clapped in thanks before accepting a bowl.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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