This is not an indication of intractable opposition to Mormon candidates but a move towards grudging acceptance.

The first three volumes are set in the 1920s and follow the main characters through school, university and their first steps towards social and professional acceptance.

If the licence is granted, it will be an important step towards international acceptance of the drug.

This marked the beginning of a slow change towards public acceptance of homosexuality which is still ongoing.

The main requirement, as they saw it, was for a change in attitude in the community at large towards acceptance of ethnic minorities.

This particular example is used by some to illustrate the slow change from racism towards acceptance and equality of all citizens in London.

She was wretched, hating especially the hints that her experience should direct her towards easy acceptance.

He nudged Mrs Thatcher towards acceptance of a unified Germany.

British opinion seems to be tilting towards greater acceptance of homosexual marriage.