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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

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

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026

It’s an old Wall Street saying that a bull market doesn’t end “till the last bear turns bullish,” or at least until they capitulate.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 18, 2025

That evening, I consulted with my friend and mentor, K.D., who felt that as a matter of principle I was correct to resign, and should not capitulate.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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