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capitulate

[kuh-pich-uh-leyt] / kəˈpɪtʃ əˌleɪt /


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

From Slate Jun. 2, 2026

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

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

Sabata was opposed to the Bantu Authorities and would not capitulate, but my visitors were afraid that Matanzima would depose him, which is eventually what happened.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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

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 what about big media that capitulates to the above hollowness?

From New York Times Jan. 1, 2019

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

They capitulated to Pakistan in Lahore by 22 runs, then 90 and lastly by a crushing 111 -- their heaviest-ever T20 defeat.

From Barron's Feb. 6, 2026

The shares didn’t recover until Zuckerberg finally capitulated and dubbed 2023 the “Year of Efficiency,” defined by layoffs and aggressive spending cuts.

From MarketWatch Dec. 4, 2025

Nature finally capitulated on April 17, when resonance was finally detected.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

Still without a win in their return to the Premier League, Reading threw away any joy their fans were feeling as they led Arsenal 4-0 by capitulating to lose 7-5.

From BBC Aug. 8, 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




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