succumb

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Goldin witnessed these protests firsthand coming up in the New York art scene, watching countless loved ones succumb to a disease that the government refused to address.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

Given "the fear of falling behind" the United States and China in developing AI technologies, Prissard said that Europe may succumb to the "temptation to allow more leeway to innovate without obstacles".

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Van Dyke and the show gave me hope that my future marriage wouldn’t succumb to my apparent family curse.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026

He said he was extremely concerned that children living in tents and makeshift shelters in wet clothing would succumb to hypothermia and other illnesses.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

Not only do the local crabs die, but others moving into a sprayed area from the sea succumb to the lingering poison.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson