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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Yet the car will likely obey speed limits, never get drowsy or drunk and never rubberneck or give in to road rage.
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Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 22 June 2025
It can be awarded to either an individual or a group, from any area of programme making, and will be given in recognition of an outstanding contribution to television craft or design for the innovative use of new technology within the current criteria year.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 20 June 2025
While no specifics were given in the memorandum as to expansion of halfway house capacity, the BOP must have a plan in place.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Because, oh, what’s possible when a nice guy doesn’t give in!
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 16 June 2025
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Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 22 June 2025
It can be awarded to either an individual or a group, from any area of programme making, and will be given in recognition of an outstanding contribution to television craft or design for the innovative use of new technology within the current criteria year.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 20 June 2025
While no specifics were given in the memorandum as to expansion of halfway house capacity, the BOP must have a plan in place.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Because, oh, what’s possible when a nice guy doesn’t give in!
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 16 June 2025
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 3 Jul. 2025.
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