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
Recent Examples on the Web
Trump in recent weeks has publicly mended his relationship with Brian Kemp, the state's popular Republican governor, after furiously lashing out at him after Kemp refused to give in to Trump's demands in 2020 to prevent state officials from certifying the election.
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Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2024
The video resembles a classic Looney Tunes bit, with the mischievous duck going out of its way to bother a lemonade stand owner, repeatedly pestering him for grapes, only to ask for lemonade when the owner finally gives in.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Energy replacement: Calories are slowly added through food and/or nutrition given in an IV or a feeding tube.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 11 Oct. 2024
Side sleepers need a little extra give in their mattress to alleviate pressure on the hips and shoulders.
—Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2024
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Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2024
The video resembles a classic Looney Tunes bit, with the mischievous duck going out of its way to bother a lemonade stand owner, repeatedly pestering him for grapes, only to ask for lemonade when the owner finally gives in.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Energy replacement: Calories are slowly added through food and/or nutrition given in an IV or a feeding tube.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 11 Oct. 2024
Side sleepers need a little extra give in their mattress to alleviate pressure on the hips and shoulders.
—Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for give in
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“Give in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20in. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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