- present participle of capitulate.
capitulating
Example Sentences
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The market has absorbed more than its fair share without capitulating.
From Barron's ● Mar. 6, 2026
But if he’s a bear who’s capitulating, that’s another ominous sign.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 14, 2025
Foreign leaders have domestic politics too, and if they’re seen as capitulating to an overbearing U.S. president, they pay a price.
From Salon ● Apr. 22, 2025
Jesse Weber, managing partner at Brown Goldstein and Levy, shares her view from a firm that has no intention of capitulating government bullying.
From Slate ● Apr. 12, 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
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