relented
Example Sentences
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After some back and forth, McElwee relented, letting Adrian try his slow zooms and dynamic shots.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
While Platner—whose lead in the race had evaporated after a previous wave of stories about his relationship history—has not yet relented, he has suggested that he’s reassessing his run.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
The president initially resisted and only relented after one of his agents threatened to drive the armored limousine—a roughly 20,000-pound vehicle known as “The Beast”—right up to the hole, the former aide said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026
After yelling at the man on foot, Jarrod Levine relented and moved his truck, Sadeh said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2026
The last broadcast finally relented just as Reynie was closing his notebook.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
