giving in
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"Even in his darkest moments, he chose to encourage others instead of giving in to fear," the relative said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
The 95-year-old said he wanted to wait and see what more he learned from the Epstein files before making his annual decision on giving in late June.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
“If we make it OK to loot a charity, the entire foundation of charitable giving in America will be destroyed,” Musk testified Tuesday, according to Reuters.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 28, 2026
In the world of K-pop where agencies are known to control stars, some see Hybe as the reason for the album's direction, with BTS giving in to their demands.
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026
In the air of the room were flies tumbling and singing, marrying and giving in marriage.
From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
Apparently my friend’s mother thought my dad would eventually give in, but my father wasn’t the giving-in type.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 25, 2020
"I am at your service now, Mr. Campbell, though let me tell you, I think I am giving-in to Maggie more than I ought to, sir."
From A Daughter of Fife by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr
This does not imply, however, a weak giving-in to grief and mourning.
From Within You is the Power by Henry Thomas Hamblin
Miss Bess was in a very giving-in mood.
From Nurse Heatherdale's Story by Mrs. (Mary Louisa) Molesworth
And his final giving-in to everything Fay wanted because Fay wanted it.
From Jan and Her Job by L. Allen (Lizzie Allen) Harker
