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relented
verb as in die down; let up
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In those difficult years, the department sometimes resisted but sometimes relented.
From Los Angeles Times
Eventually, they also relented on the oil so as not to disrupt the global energy market.
From Los Angeles Times
But he insisted on playing, he even texted the entire team his decision, and the Dodgers relented.
From Los Angeles Times
My response was abject horror at the thought of changing Yohji’s aesthetic choices, and to her credit she relented.
From Los Angeles Times
Chloe said she never relented in her pursuit of justice, calling police and constantly seeking any updates to the case.
From BBC
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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