Meaning of the word "come to terms with" in English

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come to terms with

US /kʌm tə tɜːrmz wɪθ/
UK /kʌm tə tɜːmz wɪð/
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Phrase

to accept and deal with a difficult situation or an unpleasant truth

Example:
It took him a long time to come to terms with his father's death.
She's still trying to come to terms with the fact that she lost her job.