relent

Example Sentences

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They started to relent in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparked a global energy crunch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Sure, I can relent that “Project Hail Mary” is less urgent than this year’s best picture winner, “One Battle After Another,” and not as hyper-specifically relevant to our times as “Eddington.”

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Eventually, despite their fears over how their daughter would be judged by Iraqi society, Hadi convinced Nayef’s parents to relent and let her participate.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

Spare a thought then for Switzerland, which has been hit with punitive tariffs of 39%, and has so far been unable to persuade the US president to relent.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025

I would say something like “good-bye, dearest sister of mine,” and Judy would burst into tears, and Daddy would be so touched, he’d relent and take us all home.

From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine