give in

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Recent Examples of give in At one point, Rollins even tried to finish Punk off with John Cena’s signature move, the STFU; however, Punk fought through the submission, refusing to give in. Russ Weakland, EW.com, 11 Mar. 2025 These particles vary in mass, given in electronvolts (eV), and in characteristics. Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2025 The union’s wherewithal to resist the cap has become almost part and parcel of its identity and there has never been any indication that the players are prepared to give in now. Chris Deubert, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 Ash Wednesday is this week, kicking off Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving in preparation to honor the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for give in
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  • All the Sumerian cities of Mesopotamia succumbed to the same fate and were conquered by Sargon.
    Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • An estimated 1,323 Californians have succumbed to the flu as of the week ending March 8, including 19 children.
    Harriet Blair Rowan, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Robert Farley, chief of the North Bergen Police Department, is the focus of several notices to sue that were submitted by officers to the Township of North Bergen — which the first step in filing a complaint against an employer in the state — according to documents obtained by PEOPLE.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • In the Senate, there were seven testimonies submitted favoring SB 399, including a letter from NextEra Energy Transmission MidAtlantic in support of is project to build the MidAtlantic Resiliency Link transmission line.
    Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Afterwards, Farke conceded he had been tempted to start Gnonto in Aaronson’s place.
    Beren Cross, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
  • In November, Zelenskyy conceded not all territory could be won back by force and may have to remain under de facto Russian control after a settlement.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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  • On Thursday, Ehrlich surrendered himself to authorities at the Lakewood Township Police headquarters before being transported to Ocean County Jail, where he’s currently being held, according to prosecutor Bradley Billhimer.
    Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Eight others have had their certifications temporarily suspended, and three officers voluntarily surrendered their licenses.
    Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025

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