as in accepting
to have a favorable opinion of
we don't approve of people who stand in the "12 items or less" lane with 13 items
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accepting
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Pierce acknowledged the stigma around accepting food aid, especially in a conservative state like Idaho.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Oct. 2025 -
Lauro, himself a former federal prosecutor, previously represented former NBA official Tim Donaghy, who was charged with betting on league games and accepting bribes to influence his calls.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Approving (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approving%20%28of%29. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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