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capitulate

[kuh-pich-uh-layt] / kəˈpɪtʃ əˌleɪt /


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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

Eastern Time on Tuesday — telling one reporter that “very little” would be off the table if Tehran doesn’t capitulate.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 2026

He told his team that Tehran would likely capitulate before closing the strait—and even if Iran tried, the U.S. military could handle it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 14, 2026

In reality, as he saw now, he had been ready to capitulate long before he had taken the decision.

From "1984" by George Orwell

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

After some arguing, Jo finally capitulates and agrees to give her heroine a traditional happily-ever-after ending, but only for the sake of pleasing the audience.

From Slate ● Dec. 25, 2019

But what about big media that capitulates to the above hollowness?

From New York Times ● Jan. 1, 2019

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

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

Iraola did make a raft of changes at the break and in the second half but that is no excuse for the way they capitulated against Daniel Farke's side.

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026

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

The market hasn’t capitulated, but it’s getting closer.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 20, 2026

Kid Sampson resisted doubtfully for another moment and then capitulated eagerly with a triumphant whoop.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

A relationship is not about one person capitulating to the other.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

Still without a win in their return to the Premier League, Reading threw away any joy their fans were feeling as they led Arsenal 4-0 by capitulating to lose 7-5.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

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

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




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