cave in to
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But he’s also been known to cave in to pushback, as bullies often do.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2025
Those who do have access to expertise cave in to his prejudices when their views are challenged.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2025
But Barnier was forced to cave in to changes demanded by critics due to his lack of a parliamentary majority.
From BBC ● Dec. 3, 2024
“Once that mob is going, we’ve just got to cave in to what the mob is saying. You don’t want to get pitchforked yourself.”
From Washington Post ● Dec. 7, 2022
Prince’s teasing was a challenge to Fornatee and Mandela: were they going to cave in to the coach or hang out with their friends?
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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