Example Sentences

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There are no doubt plenty who will acquiesce to their demands.

From Salon • Jan. 1, 2026

But the competition “does not mean we will acquiesce to every demand.”

From Washington Times • Mar. 16, 2023

If her son ends up needing to attend German schools, Osypova-Safronova will acquiesce, but she would prefer for him to continue his online education that’s available to Ukrainian children no matter their location.

From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2022

It remains to be seen whether Mr. Seabrook will acquiesce to the additional scrutiny of his members.

From New York Times • Dec. 14, 2014

If Parliament should see reason to decide that the proposed alteration in the Constitution is not necessary, and ought not to be made, I am confident the country will acquiesce in that decision.

From Maxims and Opinions of Field-Marshal His Grace the Duke of Wellington, Selected From His Writings and Speeches During a Public Life of More Than Half a Century by Francis, George Henry