Example Sentences

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“I tried to commit, I executed poorly on some shots, and here I am accepting it.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 17, 2024

“I am accepting advice from doctors and scientists,” she said.

From Washington Post • Mar. 11, 2021

If I am accepting a prestigious award, I am missing my baby’s first swim lesson.

From Time • Jun. 9, 2014

I have talked with therapists and gone to AA myself, and I am accepting that I just may feel judgmental toward her, well, forever.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2013

"Cut That Romantic Stuff" Dear Editor: I am accepting your offer to come over to "The Readers' Corner," and am coming over in two ways, as you will see by my address.

From Astounding Stories, March, 1931 by Various