- present participle of succumb.
succumbing
Example Sentences
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McCraney, Geffen Playhouse’s artistic director, said forging a path forward in nonprofit theater without succumbing to commercial pressure to produce only guaranteed hits requires the delicate balance of surfing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
McCain said these varieties, plus the work of farmers like Bubb, turned potatoes once wilting under drought and succumbing to disease during floods into much more resilient potatoes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
It seems the cohort of crypto-exposed names was joining the broad-based tech rally ahead of the open rather than succumbing to the pressure on Bitcoin.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
Donald Trump trades stocks at a confounding rate, Everlane is reportedly sold to Shein, and online media is succumbing to bots.
From Slate ● May 23, 2026
We passed Baker & Inglis, closed for vacation and succumbing to the unreality of schools during summertime.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
