accept that

idiom

: to consider (something) to be true
He was unwilling to accept that he could no longer play as he once had.

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The myriad of expert commentary widely seems to accept that if Iran had had nuclear bomb capability, the U.S. and Israeli attacks probably would not have occurred. Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025 Athletic sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, accept that Williams is set to leave the Basque Country for Barcelona in a move that is expected to further strain the clubs’ relationship. Pol Ballús, New York Times, 19 June 2025 Russia was able to put Europe on the back foot precisely because of the continent’s failure to accept that economic security — the ability to support, secure, and manage its supply chains — is a prerequisite for national security. Hadley Gamble, semafor.com, 17 June 2025 What was intended to be a rallying event for the USC Peace Garden turned into a day of quiet mourning as student employees and the surrounding community came to accept that the beloved green space would be forced to close. Lauren Ng, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for accept that

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“Accept that.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accept%20that. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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