- present participle of relent.
relenting
Example Sentences
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The relatively benign positioning outlook then allows JPMorgan to concentrate more on the fundamental momentum that shows no signs of relenting in the tech/AI space that is now broadening out into industrials and financials.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
But this has been a challenging season for Newcastle and it shows no signs of relenting.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026
Some scuffles ensued as USC security officers attempted to dismantle the encampment before relenting under pressure from crowds chanting “shame.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 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
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