Example Sentences

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To win, he assents to the dominion of dark forces beyond his control.

From Slate • Oct. 16, 2024

Hungary has signaled it will back Sweden’s bid once Turkey assents.

From Washington Times • Jul. 5, 2023

When a PhD candidate named Charles Walker pleads for late admission to his graduate seminar, Stoner assents with reluctance.

From Washington Post • Nov. 2, 2015

The first thing Fairchild mentions — and Wheeldon immediately assents — is how the space itself changes the nature of the experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2015

Someone assents with a shout, and someone else joins in.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth