accepting
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In 1981, Pearson talked Rollins into accepting an invitation by the Rolling Stones to play on their “Tattoo You” album, including on the hit “Waiting for a Friend.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
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
Audley Group told us that the individual flat owners decide what services they want, and while accepting costs at Flete House have increased significantly, it's not representative of its other developments.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
To top it off, I was still having trouble accepting that Thomas no longer lived there.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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