1
as in to collapse
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
the wall caved in when a tree fell on it
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2
as in to succumb
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
I caved in to my bibliomania and bought two more books last week
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Over 14 months, Safiya -- a pediatrician by training -- became one of the most prominent voices in Gaza, speaking out on social media about the strip's collapsing healthcare system.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
20 June 2026 -
In mature markets like Oregon and Colorado, wholesale flower prices have collapsed dramatically.—
Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The couple was found unresponsive and later succumbed to their injuries.—
Samantha Cookinham,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Suddenly, Marjane succumbing to sorrow became achingly comprehensible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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Social Security benefits – paid mostly to recipients who are older or retired – are typically scheduled to go out on Wednesdays.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Going to go out there and try to do my best and execute.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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While Warsh broke precedent by not submitting his projections for the federal funds rate, nine members of the FOMC see room for a hike before the end of 2026.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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And schools that delay submitting transfer paperwork until the last minute thinking investigators will be too busy to spot an error don’t understand the process.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The Phillies duo followed up their historic night on Saturday in which Schwarber hit three home runs and Harper hit for the cycle, by both going deep against the Mets again.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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How airlines and airports can do better Maglione and Riccobono both said that training and implementing new technology can go a long way toward improving the flying experience for blind travelers.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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“Cave (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cave%20%28in%29. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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