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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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Her efforts on that assignment, given in the early months of the Biden administration, have not been fruitful, adding to the criticism of her selection as vice president.
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Breccan F. Thies, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 July 2024
On Sunday President Joe Biden gave in to calls from Democrats to step out of the race.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 22 July 2024
The cat would have slipped through the fence and out of his foolish collar, given in to all his ancient impulses.
—Nell Freudenberger, The New Yorker, 28 July 2024
The injection can only be given in your provider’s office.
—David Ozeri, Health, 26 July 2024
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Breccan F. Thies, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 July 2024
On Sunday President Joe Biden gave in to calls from Democrats to step out of the race.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 22 July 2024
The cat would have slipped through the fence and out of his foolish collar, given in to all his ancient impulses.
—Nell Freudenberger, The New Yorker, 28 July 2024
The injection can only be given in your provider’s office.
—David Ozeri, Health, 26 July 2024
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“Give in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20in. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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