say yes

phrase

: to say that one accepts or agrees to something
often + to
They said yes to our plan.

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The task force found that Chicagoans will say yes to that, provided the process treats them as partners rather than spectators. Karen Freeman-Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for say yes

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“Say yes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/say%20yes. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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