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
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Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
After dozens or even hundreds of attempts, the target finally gives in and presses the approve button.
—ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Marquee continues to draw big DJs and bottle-service crowds, giving in-house partiers a straightforward, elevator-ride-away nightlife option.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
While that key backlighting sounds like a given in 2026, remember that the Neo does not sport any key lighting.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
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Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
After dozens or even hundreds of attempts, the target finally gives in and presses the approve button.
—ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Marquee continues to draw big DJs and bottle-service crowds, giving in-house partiers a straightforward, elevator-ride-away nightlife option.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
While that key backlighting sounds like a given in 2026, remember that the Neo does not sport any key lighting.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
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“Give in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20in. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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