capitulate

It is clear that this is absolute harassment in order to get Disney to capitulate.

From Slate ● Jun. 2, 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

He believed that Tehran would likely capitulate before it could close the strait or cause significant economic damage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 14, 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

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

And there is definitely no solution to the problem of a husband who so readily capitulates to his mother’s wishes in an effort to avoid drama.

From Slate ● Aug. 1, 2021

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

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

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

After initially holding their own against Barcelona, Newcastle capitulated at the Nou Camp this month - suffering a 7-2 defeat - before losing 2-1 against bitter rivals Sunderland a few days later.

From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 20, 2026

In May 1949, Stalin capitulated, and the Soviet Union suspended its blockade.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

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

And so they are faced with a choice of either standing on their rights, defending the integrity of the legal system, or capitulating in the hope that they will be able to weather the storm.

From Slate ● May 27, 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