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gives in
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Benji gives in to whatever Jake wants, desperate not to rock the boat, while Jake frequently pilots their relationship, taking control without giving much thought to Benji and his desires.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026 -
Rather than intellectualize the club, the song gives in to a thumping house beat and fame’s champagne-gold façade.—
E.R. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Gives over (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives%20over%20%28to%29. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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