accept
verb (used with object)
to take or receive (something offered); receive with approval or favor.
are accepting
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present progressiveof accept.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“People are accepting the fact that maybe this will all be resolved soon,” says Baron Lamarre, petroleum economist and Co-Founder of Index Litro as well as former head of trading at Petronas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
Some changes are being phased in over time, it said, while some companies are accepting smaller profit margins for now.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2025
Organizations such as the Housing Rights Center and the LA County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs are accepting rent price gouging complaints.
From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2025
How you can help: Both locations are accepting donations of items including unopened food — bread, jam and canned goods — clothing, blankets, emergency supplies and dog and cat food.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2025
“If you have any information about the whereabouts of Julie Callahan, authorities are accepting tips at the number below.”
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
