relenting

Example Sentences

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Controversially, the Premier League opted out for two seasons before relenting and following the rest of Europe's top leagues from 2022-23.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

He made that argument repeatedly, starting several decades ago and relenting only recently.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 24, 2025

Amazon, seemingly confident that the price will be small, has shown no signs of relenting.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2024

“He led with compassion and wisdom, always putting the people first and never relenting in his pursuit of justice and equality,” San Francisco Mayor London Breed said in a statement.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2024

Then, relenting: “I’ve seen pictures of him with the Sitwells. And T. S. Eliot. Also—there’s rather a funny one of him with that actress—I can’t remember her name. She’s dead now.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt