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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It should also be noted that the descriptions given in the book are from different characters who may have their own prejudices, leaving the reader without hard facts.
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Ellise Shafer, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Catherine and Heathcliff give in repeatedly.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Why travelers are giving in to fees.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
The problem was that the next step involved getting Bernal the necessary playing time to find his rhythm again, which he was not given in the first half of the campaign.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
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Ellise Shafer, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Catherine and Heathcliff give in repeatedly.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Why travelers are giving in to fees.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
The problem was that the next step involved getting Bernal the necessary playing time to find his rhythm again, which he was not given in the first half of the campaign.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for give in
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“Give in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20in. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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