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Meanings of relent (relented) in English
Synonyms
Examples for "yield"
Examples for "yield"
1
But there really isn't another method available that will yield good results.
2
When that yield curve flattens, however, it signals concern about future activity.
3
Yet that drop in yield has dimmed government bonds' appeal, some say.
4
High-yield is often seen as a leading indicator for the equity market.
5
However, final corn yield has often been lower than the August forecast.
1
Maybe this term was used in good faith to soften the discrimination.
2
And, America being a democracy, the political system worked to soften it.
3
Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to soften before serving.
4
Good intentions won't quite be enough to soften a distinctly blunt vibe.
5
However, there are tentative signs that conditions may be about to soften.
Usage of relented in English
1
But it relented last month when France offered several hundred additional soldiers.
2
The Canadians relented last month when France offered several hundred additional soldiers.
3
As symptoms intensified, I relented and accepted my new reality and medication.
4
Manning continued to fight for the treatment, and the authorities ultimately relented.
5
The doors of the Academy, long closed against heterodoxy, this year relented.
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He'll get his way now, he's sure of it: God has relented.
7
Last week he relented, announcing a one-year delay in implementing the proposals.
8
It surged forward, and Iasius relented, slowing fractionally, holding a straight course.
9
Starbucks relented-andquickly became the world's largest purveyor of fair trade coffee.
10
The security staff relented only when they saw flames engulfing the ceiling.
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The Democrats were preparing to hold the budget hostage unless Bruno relented.
12
The FCC relented despite noting there was no exemption for news programming.
13
He persisted in taking the boy with him, and his master relented.
14
Then he relented sufficiently to say in a tone considerably less severe:
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He fought me for a moment, then relented, sprinting by my side.
16
LATER that evening, the emperor finally relented and I received a summons.
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Relented through the time
Relented across language varieties
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Common