1
as in to succumb
to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)
give in and have some chocolate
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as in to submit
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
after withstanding hours of begging, their father finally gave in and let them go to the amusement park
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Recent Examples of give in
Bananas are not toxic for cats, but they should be given in moderation.
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Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
The beneficiary of a life insurance policy is typically not taxed on the death benefits if they are given in a lump sum.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
The pills are given in schools, in mosques and door-to-door.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
The presents, which included food gift cards as well as toys, came courtesy of Jimmy's Kids, a nonprofit that has done Christmas Day giving in the city since the 1980s.
—Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
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Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
The beneficiary of a life insurance policy is typically not taxed on the death benefits if they are given in a lump sum.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
The pills are given in schools, in mosques and door-to-door.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
The presents, which included food gift cards as well as toys, came courtesy of Jimmy's Kids, a nonprofit that has done Christmas Day giving in the city since the 1980s.
—Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
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Shakur succumbed to his injuries a week later at the age of 25.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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The child was rushed to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries two days later.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
19 Jan. 2025
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Prior to Donald Trump’s inauguration as president, digital-currency exchange Crypto.com submitted a similar filing to tap into sports betting.—
Stuart Dyos,
Fortune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Endless Legend 2 will be released in Early Access on Steam, letting players submit feedback directly to the developers before its public release.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Having only conceded three goals in their last nine games, and never more than once in a match, Newcastle’s previous solidity crumbled.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Schiraldi conceded his department could do a better job but argued the gaps in the system being questioned were from programs funded by entities other than DJS.—
Mikenzie Frost,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Jan. 2025
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In just his third career start, Johnson struggled in coverage, surrendering nine receptions for 103 yards, including a touchdown, on 12 targets as the nearest defender, according to Pro Football Focus.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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After eventually dropping the knife, the man refused orders to surrender, so officers tackled and restrained him, police said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Jan. 2025
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