capitulate

Perhaps being so far behind, and expected to capitulate, liberated Pakistan.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

But litigation and regulatory investigations are costly, and a lot of companies, corporate parents, make the decision that it is actually less painful to settle and to capitulate than it is to fight.

From Slate ● Jun. 2, 2026

And when they capitulate one by one…the market goes the ‘illogical’ way for much longer than people can remain in the position.”

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 13, 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

Hence, our daily lives were so bound up with trivial objectives that to capitulate when challenged was tantamount to surrendering the right to life itself.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

In his October memo, “Three Tough Truths About Climate,” Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates capitulates, admitting, “It will not lead to humanity’s demise.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 22, 2026

It takes both sides to end a war, unless an opponent capitulates.

From Barron's ● Mar. 18, 2026

It’s hard for a pastor to tell people they should prioritize church over other, often worthy activities if the pastor capitulates on Christmas Day of all days, said Mr. DeYoung.

From New York Times ● Dec. 18, 2022

At one end of that continuum is “accommodation,” Reyes said, when a company apologizes unequivocally or capitulates fully to employee-activist demands.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2021

But after arguing with Gauguin for weeks, he finally capitulates.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

During the clay-court swing, Sabalenka capitulated after winning the first set against Hailey Baptiste in Madrid, Sorana Cirstea in Rome and, most notably, Diana Shnaider at Roland Garros.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026

During his eight years as a Laker there seemed to be countless occasions when Lakers brass capitulated to his “demands.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026

Only one sued state – Oklahoma – has thus far capitulated to the DOJ.

From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2026

The market hasn’t capitulated, but it’s getting closer.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 20, 2026

The dog, for the first time and last time in his life, capitulated.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford

The good news is that Disney is not capitulating.

From Slate ● Jun. 2, 2026

The market has absorbed more than its fair share without capitulating.

From Barron's ● Mar. 6, 2026

European officials are searching for ways to respond to the president without escalating the situation into a broader trade spat or capitulating on security in the face of his trade threats.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 19, 2026

But if he’s a bear who’s capitulating, that’s another ominous sign.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 14, 2025

Even more strongly than Walter, he felt that by initiating talks it would appear that we were capitulating.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela