In the mid-1980's, the idea of a new economy gained wide acceptance.

Women first gained acceptance into the society in the 1970s.

Even so, the idea gained complete acceptance only early this century.

But I spent four years there trying to gain acceptance from fellow students.

The use of this standard has not gained much acceptance outside the environmental industry.

Despite the price, the new technology seems to be gaining acceptance.

It is, of course, also important that Europe should gain acceptance among young people.

I hope that this also gains acceptance in one form or another.

So our idea of competition law must gain international acceptance.

The plan did not gain acceptance and was abandoned in 1900.