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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Around Tahereh were people who refused to accept that her fate was predetermined. — Tanaz Eshaghian, Time, 10 Nov. 2026 Lawmakers refused to accept that resignation, and instead moved forward with the country's impeachment process. — Ava Berger, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026 To grant another person his full humanity is therefore not merely to defend his rights or understand the forces acting upon him, but to accept that there will always be something about him that exceeds our explanations. — Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026 How do my husband and I accept that our best efforts may never be enough for them? — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 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 13 Nov. 2026.

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