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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But on the trains, when announcements are given in English, the voice is British — posh (and female).
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 Apr. 2025
In the end, however, to achieve the goals set by Republicans, some things must give in both programs if the $880 billion is to be found that Republicans are seeking to de facto finance an extension of the tax cuts.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
It is given in two doses, spaced two to six months apart.
—New Atlas, 5 Apr. 2025
The $50 gift cards will be given in exchange for a handgun turned in.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 Apr. 2025
In the end, however, to achieve the goals set by Republicans, some things must give in both programs if the $880 billion is to be found that Republicans are seeking to de facto finance an extension of the tax cuts.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
It is given in two doses, spaced two to six months apart.
—New Atlas, 5 Apr. 2025
The $50 gift cards will be given in exchange for a handgun turned in.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 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 18 Apr. 2025.
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