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as in to succumb
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
give in and have some chocolate
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as in to submit
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
after withstanding hours of begging, their father finally gave in and let them go to the amusement park
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Recent Examples of give in
The final was memorable for many reasons, including referee Jack Taylor’s decision to award the first two penalty kicks ever given in a World Cup final, one to each team.
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Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
In 1997, as Sanders was reckoning with his father’s pain, Glass was giving in to hers.
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
The red card to Almirón, who plays for Atlanta United in the MLS, was the first given in history for covering his mouth while talking to an opponent, a rule implemented to avoid racial abuse on the field.
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Gabriel Sama,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
The continent is represented by 10 teams this tournament, twice as many as in 2022, a deserved increase given in qualification spots as part of the tournament expansion.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
In 1997, as Sanders was reckoning with his father’s pain, Glass was giving in to hers.
—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
The red card to Almirón, who plays for Atlanta United in the MLS, was the first given in history for covering his mouth while talking to an opponent, a rule implemented to avoid racial abuse on the field.
—
Gabriel Sama,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
The continent is represented by 10 teams this tournament, twice as many as in 2022, a deserved increase given in qualification spots as part of the tournament expansion.
—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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Sydney briefly, and understandably, succumbed to the impulse to lash out, something that Carmy has done on more than one occasion while acting as head chef.
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Ryan was pronounced dead at the scene, while Andrew succumbed to his injuries six days later.
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The city has already submitted an application to its current energy provider, the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA), to be considered for an up to five megawatt battery storage system.
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Her death was initially ruled an accident, and Vander Meer later submitted a life insurance claim with a payout totaling about $567,439, authorities said.
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While scoring goals left and right, the Dutch have also conceded a goal in every game, four in all.
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Baltimore will be getting its first female sheriff after incumbent Sam Cogen conceded to Sabrina Tapp-Harper in Maryland's primary election.
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Called up from Triple-A Syracuse to start Friday’s game, Thornton surrendered three consecutive hits before recording an out.
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The Royals surrendered runs in abundance against the upstart White Sox lineup.
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“Give in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20in. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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