accepting
Americanadjective
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Lauren, the influencer who advised Kennedy’s campaign, said that while he doesn’t begrudge other influencers accepting sponsorship, he chooses not to.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
Rather than police purchases, some stores might instead decide to stop accepting SNAP.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
The authorities in Sierra Leone have not said what they have received in return for accepting the deportees.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
As a counselor, she had an advantage: She knew the worst of human degradation—and the miraculous possibilities of accepting and moving on from it.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
However, it all depended upon accepting a point at infinity.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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