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Didn't refuse; that's normal (8)

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accepted

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'that's normal' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for accepted that I've seen before include "Receive willingly" , "Established" , "Welcomed" , "Agreed to receive, or approved" , "Said 'yes'" .)

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