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assent

[uh-sent] / əˈsɛnt /




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Or perhaps the money could require states to assent to damage suits against their prison systems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

When his SolarCity solar energy company ran into financial trouble in 2016, he merged it into Tesla with the assent of a compliant Tesla board.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Once Jacqueline Kennedy nodded her assent, Walton eyed the ground and indicated the place to be staked.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

Even as oil prices’ assent tapered off Monday afternoon, gasoline prices at the retail pump remain elevated.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

He made vague references to visiting her in Lagos and she made vague sounds of assent.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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