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capitulate

[kuh-pich-uh-leyt] / kəˈpɪtʃ əˌleɪt /


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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

The president told his White House team that Tehran would likely capitulate before closing the strait, the world’s most vital shipping lane.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

In case anyone wonders if there’s any point in taking a stand only to be forced to capitulate down the road, I would invite you to consider an episode from last summer.

From Salon • Nov. 13, 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




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