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capitulate

[kuh-pich-uh-leyt] / kəˈpɪtʃ əˌleɪt /


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He added that it was unlikely the blockade alone would force the regime to rapidly capitulate in talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Eastern Time on Tuesday — telling one reporter that “very little” would be off the table if Tehran doesn’t capitulate.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

“Iran will be forced to capitulate at some point,” writes BCA Research Chief Strategist Marko Papic.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

First, he could capitulate to U.S. demands to halt Iran’s nuclear enrichment program.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026

In reality, as he saw now, he had been ready to capitulate long before he had taken the decision.

From "1984" by George Orwell




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