succumb
Example Sentences
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He is of sound mind, but he might succumb to someone who offers him companionship, and helps him with his physical needs until he passes, possibly in the next few years.
From MarketWatch
The island’s other, undamaged, reactor restarted in 1985 but ultimately succumbed to market forces.
The Scots quickly succumbed to disease and malnutrition as their crops failed.
There was no way Iamaleava could grit his way to victory, the Bruins eventually succumbing during a 29-10 loss to the Trojans in which their quarterback was sacked four times — all in the second half.
From Los Angeles Times
There is no shame in succumbing to PSG's quality in the manner they did.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
