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
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Similar grants were given in 2024 to local restaurants, all clustered around LaSalle Street and still recovering from the pandemic, including Ceres Cafe in the Chicago Board of Trade Building and Goddess and the Baker.
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Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
The vaccine against measles is first given in combination with the mumps and rubella vaccine after a baby turns 1 year old.
—Molly Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Accountability can make the difference between giving in and pushing through.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Those that share traits with the permissive style, such as giving in to the child’s demands, might struggle more than those who lean toward the authoritative style.
—Anna Earl, Parents, 2 July 2025
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Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
The vaccine against measles is first given in combination with the mumps and rubella vaccine after a baby turns 1 year old.
—Molly Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Accountability can make the difference between giving in and pushing through.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Those that share traits with the permissive style, such as giving in to the child’s demands, might struggle more than those who lean toward the authoritative style.
—Anna Earl, Parents, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for give in
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“Give in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20in. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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