give in

Example Sentences

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West then announced last week that a concert he had planned to give in the French city of Marseille on June 11 had been postponed after authorities voiced opposition.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

“He could relate to my problems, my environment. The drive, the determination, not to give in to the ghetto, to make something of my life, stems from my relations with him.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

But the feds had enough to get Live Nation to give in on some important fronts, even on matters outside the scope of the trial.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

Occasionally parents give in because children genuinely need the devices to do schoolwork.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

“If I give in for one thing, then the next thing you know, I’ll be giving in for everything,” his mother replied.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy