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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Whereas architects believe there can be a single rule book for everyone, artisans accept that multiple sets of guidelines will coexist. Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 My first instinct, trained by years in this work, was not to accept that framing. Byleonie H. Mattison, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Well, the film shows a couple that refuses to accept that summer is over; instead ​, the small family is ​heading to the coast for ​a​​ last experience with sand and seawater. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026 Clemson fans will have to accept that and, in the meantime, appreciate everything the man has done for your program. Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 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 21 Aug. 2026.

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