relenting

Example Sentences

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

From MarketWatch • Nov. 24, 2025

UC says it negotiated over government asks to provide employee data — first offering redacted files — before relenting.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025

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

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2024

At just 5ft 3in, what pressure-fighter Ball lacks in height he makes up with a relenting style, which was clear from the off.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 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