capitulate

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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

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

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

First, he could capitulate to U.S. demands to halt Iran’s nuclear enrichment program.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026

In their previous meeting, Motherwell were 2-1 up only to capitulate thanks to a rare defensive lapse.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

He kept her for some weeks, and then, seeing that she would not capitulate, sent her oil' to the coast in exile.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson