Of course, at the moment, I didn't accept their statement.

The two men nodded slightly, as though to say, "We accept your statement for what it's worth."

The cashier could see that no one was accepting his statement.

"I accepted his statement based upon the fact that he was 19 at that time."

I can no longer accept your statement that you are trying to comply.

Never mind, I replied, if he now says that they are, let us accept his statement.

But other Muslims either accepted the pope's statement or called it the best they would get.

I am bound to accept her statement at face value.

I accept your statement that you believe it to be money.

You tell us you are not that person, and we fully accept your statement.