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accepting

American  
[ak-sep-ting] / ækˈsɛp tɪŋ /

adjective

  1. amenable; open.

    She was always more accepting of coaching suggestions than her teammates.


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Etymology

Origin of accepting

First recorded in 1570–80; accept + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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It’s accepting how fast it’s already doing it.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

And what does she say when he keeps accepting coaching jobs?

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

The Parliamentary Standards Commissioner is launching an inquiry into whether Reform UK leader Nigel Farage broke Commons rules by accepting a £5m gift and not declaring it, the BBC understands.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Still, for investors looking to cash their dividend checks and live off the income, accepting an annual payout of less than 1% may be a tall order.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Didn’t want to make the words real by hearing myself say them out loud: scared that if I pretended to forget who we were, it would mean accepting that the past was truly dead.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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