Accepted
Sought
Sought adjective - That is looked for.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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May be Played for Drama if the effect is to make the character wish they'd never sought or accepted the job in the first place.
Source: Pen-Pushing President -
By the end of the film, however, she has accepted that they are never coming back, embraced her Force-sensitivity and sought out Luke Skywalker.
Source: Film / The Force Awakens - Afterward, she sought to allow the reality of her actions be accepted and forgiven, while assisting her sister and conversing on how they wanted to change Equestria.
Source: Analysis / Pony POV Series
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