gives over (to)

present tense third-person singular of give over (to)

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gives in
Verb
  • Following the logical evidence feels like Detective 101, but their boss is gunning for an arrest so Gonzales gives in to Baxter’s impulse.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 24 June 2026
  • After dozens or even hundreds of attempts, the target finally gives in and presses the approve button.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 3 June 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 1 Jul. 2026.

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