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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These measurements are usually given in liters or gallons.
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2024
Hass, in the end, gave in to a reluctant fatalism: Jewish-Palestinian solidarity might be too fragile to withstand the war.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
Always Keep An Eye On The Long View While short-term economic headwinds may put pressure on organizations to temporarily focus only on revenue growth, don’t give in; instead, take the long view and keep your eye on the customer.
—Ganesh Shankar, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
The award will be given in seven categories, including children’s and young adult, horror, and literary fiction, with the recipient receiving a $10,000 grant.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2024
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2024
Hass, in the end, gave in to a reluctant fatalism: Jewish-Palestinian solidarity might be too fragile to withstand the war.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
Always Keep An Eye On The Long View While short-term economic headwinds may put pressure on organizations to temporarily focus only on revenue growth, don’t give in; instead, take the long view and keep your eye on the customer.
—Ganesh Shankar, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
The award will be given in seven categories, including children’s and young adult, horror, and literary fiction, with the recipient receiving a $10,000 grant.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2024
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