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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This whole proposal for collaboration might hold some water if there were two CEOs, both looking out for their responsibilities and agreeing to work together.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026 -
The city approved a development agreement for the project in 2018, with the city agreeing to pay $15 million for infrastructure, including streets and parks.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Jack Lowenstein,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Still, consent is an ongoing process, and one must be prepared to stop at any point should the consenting party withdraw permission.—
Christopher Hernandez,
The Conversation,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Assenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assenting. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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