give in
verb
gave in; given in; giving in; gives in
: to yield under insistence or entreaty : surrender
Examples of give in in a Sentence
give in and have some chocolate
after withstanding hours of begging, their father finally gave in and let them go to the amusement park
Recent Examples on the Web
Some recent research even suggests that when decision-makers give in to protestors’ demands, those concessions can drive more demonstrations, not less.
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Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
Explore See latest videos, charts and news Sony Music’s revenue topped guidance of 1.56-1.57 trillion yen given in Sony Corp’s previous quarterly earnings in February.
—Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 14 May 2024
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Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
Explore See latest videos, charts and news Sony Music’s revenue topped guidance of 1.56-1.57 trillion yen given in Sony Corp’s previous quarterly earnings in February.
—Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 14 May 2024
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“Give in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20in. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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