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
Recent Examples on the Web
Kate Bush is a genius — a pioneer of sound who never gave in to what people wanted from her.
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Liza Lentini, SPIN, 31 May 2024
Research from our public interest law firm, the Institute for Justice, shows hidden costs when agencies give in to this temptation.
—Daryl James, Orange County Register, 27 May 2024
The May 22 episode saw the teachers finally give in to their chemistry, to the delight of fans — and to Brunson and Williams' delight, too.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
Some recent research even suggests that when decision-makers give in to protestors’ demands, those concessions can drive more demonstrations, not less.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
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Liza Lentini, SPIN, 31 May 2024
Research from our public interest law firm, the Institute for Justice, shows hidden costs when agencies give in to this temptation.
—Daryl James, Orange County Register, 27 May 2024
The May 22 episode saw the teachers finally give in to their chemistry, to the delight of fans — and to Brunson and Williams' delight, too.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
Some recent research even suggests that when decision-makers give in to protestors’ demands, those concessions can drive more demonstrations, not less.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
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“Give in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20in. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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