accept that

phrase

: to consider (something) to be true
He was unwilling to acceptthat he could no longer play as he once had.

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The world of Pride and Prejudice expects women to accommodate male pride as a social fact, to smooth over awkwardness, to accept that status and wealth compensate for coldness or indifference. Literary Hub, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for accept that

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“Accept that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accept%20that. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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