find acceptance

idiom

: to be accepted or approved of
His doctrines found acceptance among scholars.

Examples of find acceptance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Alma and Norma endure the most pain at the hands of their mother but eventually find acceptance within themselves. Daniel Olivas, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2023 Athletes who perform well in matches and within-team scrimmages find acceptance and opportunities for meaningful connections with their teammates. Eva V. Monsma, The Conversation, 20 Jan. 2023 Even before the first grave has been dug in the US, Kochmann is already thinking internationally and conducting research trips abroad, firm in his belief that tree burial can find acceptance across cultures and religions. Thomas Page, CNN, 16 Jan. 2023 Directed by Tanaz Eshaghian, the film is a verité portrait of three young teenagers who manage to find acceptance and a place in society through sports. Manori Ravindran, Variety, 21 Nov. 2022 Chiron works to find acceptance as a gay Black man in circumstances that are both difficult and dangerous. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 9 June 2022 Reddit and YouTube livestream chats are spaces where fans can find acceptance and support and share how being part of the dance music community has benefited their lives. Paul Herrera, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2022 After struggling to initially find acceptance in her community, this Fijian beauty chose not to retreat, and instead greets every new drag opportunity with love and openness. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 5 Oct. 2021 The Young Women’s Christian Association and the Rev. James Huff founded MCC in 1972 as a safe space for churchgoers to find acceptance for their sexuality. Stephanie García, baltimoresun.com, 30 Sep. 2021

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“Find acceptance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/find%20acceptance. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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