knuckle under

Example Sentences

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And man, that idea, that image of 22 public integrity lawyers locked in a room like truant children until they knuckle under, and somebody is going to file it.

From Slate • Feb. 14, 2025

Tesla recalled 21,599 China-made Model Ys in December, saying a suspension link may fall out of the steering knuckle under extreme stress conditions.

From Reuters • Feb. 17, 2022

California-based chains considered their customers and their markets; they did not have to knuckle under to the marketing dictates of a distant headquarters.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2021

Even when the masters of the universe knuckle under and hire good lawyers, they’re notorious for undermining them.

From Washington Post • Apr. 19, 2018

“What did you expect me to do with that electrified scarecrow? I’m not going to knuckle under to any do-jigger I put together myself.”

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov