as in agrees
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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Verb
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By participating in the contest, the winner agrees to have their name, voice, or likeness used in any advertising or broadcasting material relating to this contest, and to sign a publicity release, affidavit of eligibility and release of liability prior to acceptance of the prize.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026 -
Brian Hynek, a professor in the department of geological sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder, agrees that while the study bolsters the evidence for a past ocean, the appearance of Earth’s continental shelves is partly due to the role of plate tectonics, which Mars never had.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To this end, the District has negotiated tirelessly with PEA leadership and reached tentative agreements on several important issues.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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At its core, Zionism embraces the idea of regional coexistence, reflected in Israel’s long-standing efforts to pursue peace, from its agreements with Egypt and Jordan to the Abraham Accords and other regional initiatives.—
Elad Strohmayer,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The site adds that the winner's identity (in this case, the beneficiary) is kept confidential under Ohio law, unless the winner consents to be identified in writing.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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Under Virginia law, the identity of a winner cannot be disclosed by the lottery if their prize is valued at $1 million or more, unless the person consents to that disclosure in writing.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The group shares everything from preschool graduations to college acceptances and other milestones.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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If a student has received multiple college acceptances, some timely decisions need to be made.—
Eric Greenberg,
AJC.com,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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However, the city’s pro-growth attitude usually leads to rezoning approvals.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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The work along Asylum Avenue is a slice of a 3-year project, which didn’t need local approvals.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Regis will also maintain all academic records for Anna Marie so that students can access transcripts and other documents, including degree confirmations.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Since consumers tend to mark these emails as spam, other no-reply emails may automatically be directed to the spam folder – including essential communication like booking confirmations.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Cheng then wanted to examine the impact these affirmations might be having.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2026
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This can look like writing, visualization, affirmations, reading, or just sitting in stillness.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
8 Apr. 2026
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