How to Use give in in a Sentence

give in

verb
Definition of give innext
Synonyms for give innext
  • The thing about markets is, each person has to give in order to receive.
    — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 22 Apr. 2024
  • That's because, after one pregnancy, your muscles have stretched a bit and will give in to the pressure of your expanding uterus more easily.
    — Robin Elise Weiss, Phd, Parents, 25 July 2024
  • One note: Experts in most areas define a bedroom as any space with a window and a closet, so closets are also a given in any standard bedroom.
    — Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
  • Dedmon devised the plot to cover up the involved officers' misconduct and was sentenced to 40 years in prison - the longest prison term given in the case.
    — USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
  • Specifications given in the news release suggest that the alternate channel might not be deep enough for vessels other than barges or similar craft.
    — Martin Weil, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
  • The special gift bags were given in celebration of Vaisakhi, one of the most religiously significant days of the year for Sikhs.
    — Simrin Singh, CBS News, 4 May 2024
  • Some recent research even suggests that when decision-makers give in to protestors’ demands, those concessions can drive more demonstrations, not less.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
  • The scale and passion of his following was evidenced by the state funeral he was given in his home city of Sao Paolo, which was attended by up to two million mourners.
    — Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
  • That determination doesn’t leave room for causation – whether someone had a disorder that was previously managed with medications that they were not given in jail.
    — Nichole Manna, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2024
  • The club doesn’t give in to the losing, the guys keep battling.
    — Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 13 June 2022
  • The force of the state cannot give in to organized crime.
    — Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 3 Nov. 2022
  • The look that Asa gives in that very first shot, that’s a kid who’s been abused.
    — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2023
  • But a team as stout as Kings wasn’t ready to give in just yet.
    — Evan Merrill, The Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2022
  • The idea was to give in to the water and let go just enough not to panic.
    — Beth Thames | Bethmthames@gmail.com, al, 6 July 2022
  • Below, check out the best gifts for grandpa to give in 2022.
    — Dale Arden Chong, Men's Health, 13 May 2022
  • When your weight is given in pounds, that is a measure of force.
    — Craig Merrett, Discover Magazine, 25 Mar. 2024
  • But the show doesn’t give in to the easy, upward pull of love conquering all.
    — Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 22 July 2022
  • The 68-year-old woman willed herself to lie still and not give in to the urge to scrape her skin from her body.
    — New York Times, 9 May 2022
  • Her body gave in to the trauma of the things she’s endured over the last several years and got a case of the twisties.
    — Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 28 June 2024
  • The espresso Martini, icon of the late ’90s, has returned with a vengeance, and why not give in?
    — WSJ, 13 Dec. 2022
  • Something will have to give in the next four weeks before Brazilians make their way back to the polls.
    — Andre Pagliarini, The New Republic, 5 Oct. 2022
  • The union said the company quickly gave in to union demands once the strike started.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Soldotna added three more in the second inning and give in the fourth.
    — Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 5 June 2022
  • So often, people want to give in times of crisis, but are unsure of where to turn.
    — Adam Rathe, Town & Country, 27 Oct. 2022
  • Governments must not give in; there’s too much at stake.
    — Brian Merchant, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2023
  • But some young Tijuanenses refused to give in to the fear that gripped their city.
    — Sandra Dibble, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2022
  • With Jade gone, Mia gives in and says that Riley can try it out, but only for 60 seconds.
    — Megan McCluskey, Time, 28 July 2023
  • But here’s my very humble advice to parents out there who give in to such whims: Just say no.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Yet, there’s so much pressure to give in to the commercialism of the holidays.
    — Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 15 Nov. 2023
  • Refuse to give in to the dull lifestyle that keeps you from exploring your potential.
    — Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024

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