capitulate

It is clear that this is absolute harassment in order to get Disney to capitulate.

From Slate ● Jun. 2, 2026

And when they capitulate one by one…the market goes the ‘illogical’ way for much longer than people can remain in the position.”

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 13, 2026

“Iran will be forced to capitulate at some point,” writes BCA Research Chief Strategist Marko Papic.

From Barron's ● Mar. 16, 2026

If a tender offer looks like it has widespread support, boards of the company being sold tend to capitulate and negotiate a deal before the deadline.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 8, 2025

Hence, our daily lives were so bound up with trivial objectives that to capitulate when challenged was tantamount to surrendering the right to life itself.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

In his October memo, “Three Tough Truths About Climate,” Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates capitulates, admitting, “It will not lead to humanity’s demise.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 22, 2026

It takes both sides to end a war, unless an opponent capitulates.

From Barron's ● Mar. 18, 2026

It’s hard for a pastor to tell people they should prioritize church over other, often worthy activities if the pastor capitulates on Christmas Day of all days, said Mr. DeYoung.

From New York Times ● Dec. 18, 2022

And there is definitely no solution to the problem of a husband who so readily capitulates to his mother’s wishes in an effort to avoid drama.

From Slate ● Aug. 1, 2021

But after arguing with Gauguin for weeks, he finally capitulates.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

During his eight years as a Laker there seemed to be countless occasions when Lakers brass capitulated to his “demands.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026

Only one sued state – Oklahoma – has thus far capitulated to the DOJ.

From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2026

Malinin, a two-time defending world champion and undefeated for over two years, had been leading after the short programme, but he capitulated and ultimately finished 15th in the free skate and eighth overall.

From Barron's ● Feb. 14, 2026

"Sabalenka will go away with a lot of things to think about - she basically capitulated."

From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2026

Virginia’s governor, Lindsay Almond capitulated in the fight over schools, reopening Norfolk, Charlottesville, and Front Royal schools in 1959 and inching toward integration: eighty-six black students in those districts now attended school with whites.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

The market has absorbed more than its fair share without capitulating.

From Barron's ● Mar. 6, 2026

European officials are searching for ways to respond to the president without escalating the situation into a broader trade spat or capitulating on security in the face of his trade threats.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 19, 2026

But if he’s a bear who’s capitulating, that’s another ominous sign.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 14, 2025

It’s also possible, however, that this was another form of capitulating and face-saving from the studio set.

From Slate ● May 20, 2025

Even more strongly than Walter, he felt that by initiating talks it would appear that we were capitulating.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela