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let it happen

VERB
relent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acquiesce capitulate cave in come around comply ease off give in give up let go quit relax slacken soften subside
STRONG
drop ease ebb fall fold forbear melt moderate slow wane weaken yield
WEAK
be merciful change one's mind cool it cry uncle die away ease up on give quarter give some slack give way go along with go easy on have mercy have pity lay back lighten up mellow out say uncle show mercy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
grow increase worry
STRONG
advance ascend continue free rise
WEAK
build

Example Sentences

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So rather than worry about the weakness in Berkshire’s stock, investors should just let it happen — and be thankful.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

She added she had made a "gross error in judgement" and would never let it happen again, while saying nothing like the incident had happened in four years since then.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

We apologize for bringing arithmetic into this–we’ll try not to let it happen again.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

On a night that could have been Drew Anderson’s final high school basketball game, he and his Santa Margarita teammates refused to let it happen.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

“I won’t ever let it happen again,” I told them.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan