acquiescing

Example Sentences

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Big banks have already been acquiescing to Musk’s unusual demands, including paying up front for Grok subscriptions, thus juicing SpaceX’s flagging A.I. revenue.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

That said, you are not wrong or rude for not acquiescing to their every suggestion.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 26, 2025

Although Red Bull had already decided to ditch Perez, he was reluctant to leave and his management sought the best possible compensation agreement before acquiescing.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2024

Sewell said he felt Andrew’s self-image was “dependent on the other party acquiescing to the idea that he is the prince.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2024

By acquiescing in an act that can cause such suffering to a living creature, who among us is not diminished as a human being?

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson