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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On the Friday before the concert, a lunch was given in honor of C magazine founder and Santa Barbara magazine owner Jennifer Smith by Whitney Bromberg Hawkings in her stunning home.
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Irena Medavoy, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Aug. 2024
No additional details were given in the latest release.
—Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2024
Epidurals are given in the area surrounding the nerve roots around the spinal cord to relieve inflammation and reduce back pain.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2024
That latter came to be thanks to remarks Harris gave in May 2023 during a swearing-in ceremony of commissioners at an initiative focused on expanding educational opportunities for the Hispanic community.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 22 July 2024
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Irena Medavoy, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Aug. 2024
No additional details were given in the latest release.
—Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2024
Epidurals are given in the area surrounding the nerve roots around the spinal cord to relieve inflammation and reduce back pain.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2024
That latter came to be thanks to remarks Harris gave in May 2023 during a swearing-in ceremony of commissioners at an initiative focused on expanding educational opportunities for the Hispanic community.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 22 July 2024
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“Give in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20in. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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