relent

"Let me be clear: I will not relent. Every Nigerian, in every state, has the right to safety - and under my watch, we will secure this nation and protect our people," Tinubu said.

He made that argument repeatedly, starting several decades ago and relenting only recently.

Eventually, despite their fears over how their daughter would be judged by Iraqi society, Hadi convinced Nayef’s parents to relent and let her participate.

That’s been the overwhelming motivation for residents in this neighborhood, who have refused to relent against an erratic landslide that has presented challenge after challenge.

"I will not relent. Every Nigerian, in every state, has the right to safety -- and under my watch, we will secure this nation and protect our people."