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During his eight years as a Laker there seemed to be countless occasions when Lakers brass capitulated to his “demands.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 4, 2026

No team in Premier League history has capitulated to that extent.

From BBC Apr. 11, 2026

Only one sued state – Oklahoma – has thus far capitulated to the DOJ.

From Salon Apr. 3, 2026

Baqaei responded Monday by saying that Iranians had never capitulated at any point in their history.

From Barron's Feb. 23, 2026

Virginia’s governor, Lindsay Almond capitulated in the fight over schools, reopening Norfolk, Charlottesville, and Front Royal schools in 1959 and inching toward integration: eighty-six black students in those districts now attended school with whites.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly