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relenting

noun as in capitulation

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Congressional Republicans blocked the Biden administration's $61bn military package for months earlier this year, before ultimately relenting and passing the legislation in April.

From BBC

And last year, the New York Times reported that Trump had expressed an interest in hiring her for his campaign, relenting only after top aides expressed concern that she could damage his electoral efforts.

From BBC

Valdovinos was instructed to use the empty lane and hesitated before “finally relenting,” prosecutors said.

It squawked in protest as he cupped it in his palm before relaxing, relenting to his gentle caress.

Some scuffles ensued as USC security officers attempted to dismantle the encampment before relenting under pressure from crowds chanting “shame.”

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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