relent
Example Sentences
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The developers countered with data and a procession of outside experts; in time, leadership relented.
Indian officials relented and agreed to download the black-box data in Delhi instead of the remote lab.
"Let me be clear: I will not relent. Every Nigerian, in every state, has the right to safety - and under my watch, we will secure this nation and protect our people," Tinubu said.
From BBC
He made that argument repeatedly, starting several decades ago and relenting only recently.
From MarketWatch
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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
