capitulate

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

England capitulate to a damning eight-wicket defeat on day four of the second Test to give Australia a 2-0 lead in The Ashes.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

Some of Silverstein’s critics accused him of using frivolous lawsuits as a delaying tactic, forcing real estate developers to capitulate or risk huge financial losses.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

The discussions with officials from Qatar, Egypt and Turkey, the countries with which Hamas has the closest ties, show the challenge in implementing a plan that requires the group to capitulate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025

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

From "1984" by George Orwell