relenting

Example Sentences

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It's such a prolonged time, the whole of January, we're not seeing it relenting, that's the worry.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Nov. 24, 2025

UC says it negotiated over government asks to provide employee data — first offering redacted files — before relenting.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025

“He led with compassion and wisdom, always putting the people first and never relenting in his pursuit of justice and equality,” San Francisco Mayor London Breed said in a statement.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2024

“Oh, all right, come in, then, come in,” said Slughorn, relenting.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling