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Meanings of relent (relents) in English
Usage of relents in English
1
But even if Russia relents, there would be a cost to France.
2
His eyes swivel to regard me for a moment before he relents.
3
He relents, opens the door, she slides in, and he locks it.
4
However, the author somewhat relents and thus describes the modern edifice:
5
Then she gradually relents beneath his passionate protestations and repeated promises of marriage.
6
But it would please me, Sir, to learn why he relents.
7
Conall relents, sagging as I lift my skirt and march toward the door.
8
Truly if a servant confesses to God and repents, God relents toward him.
9
He often relents at sunset; he looks out over the orchids in the evening.
10
The herdsman relents in turn, and bring the babe up as his own child.
11
On the way back to the station, though, he relents.
12
But then she relents and says: 'He was so funny.
13
It is a matter of fortune besides, and if neither relents both will suffer.
14
The knowing meta-humor present in that opening montage never relents.
15
And when Hubert relents because his "conscience bids him desist," Arthur says:
16
Opposition parties want a full parliamentary probe and have blocked proceedings until the government relents.
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