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consent (to)

verb

Definition of consent (to)next
as in to assent (to)

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  1. subscribe
  2. accept
Verb
  • For more on Doris and Jon Worrell, subscribe now to PEOPLE, or pick up this week’s issue, on newsstands Friday.
    — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026
  • While fragmentation frustrates people juggling multiple services, streamers see value in picking up even a few games, as sports fans have shown a tendency to keep subscribing after the final whistle.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of subscribe
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  • Any deal would almost certainly need to accept the Houthis’ participation in Yemeni politics and provide the group economic benefits, possibly including a share of Yemen’s oil revenues.
    — RICHARD HAASS, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The response period, if any, and the legal consequences of accepting or declining an offer can depend on the specific language used and the applicable law.
    — Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of accept
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“Consent (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consent%20%28to%29. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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