as in agreeing
to give or express one's approval (as to a proposal)
are we to conclude from your silence that you assent?
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But despite the casualties and damage to Russia’s economy, Russian President Vladimir Putin has shown no sign of agreeing to a ceasefire or negotiations with Ukraine.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025 -
Two months after agreeing to his extension, though, McNeill went down.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Like Kennedy, Anderson was criticized over the eight-minute tape, which was meant for private consumption and created by consenting spouses.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Assenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assenting. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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