succumb
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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu condemned the attack on Tuesday, saying that "Nigeria will not succumb to fear".
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
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
“Investors tend to sell first and ask questions later, and Bitcoin is one of the prime asset classes to succumb to investor fear, especially given how much it has run up in recent years.”
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
The sentiments were more hopeful than one might expect, given how it’s so easy to succumb to despair right now.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026
“At last, you succumb to my influence. But how are we going to eat without any money?” she asked as they headed down the hill.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
Vocabulary lists containing succumb
Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1–7
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