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He said that Isner had assented to a challenge, quoting the American as saying: “‘Yeah, ask.’”

From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2012

The poet, professor and paladin of politics also confirmed that he had assented to the establishment of a McCarthy-for-President committee in Massachusetts.

From Time Magazine Archive

Two months later Dodge stockholders had assented to the deal and the contract was signed.

From Time Magazine Archive

A few hours earlier George V had assented, as Emperor of India, to what was about to be done.

From Time Magazine Archive

He spoke quickly, as if to give himself no time to repent of his offer, and hurried away even before my husband had assented.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya