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
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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