caving
Americannoun
noun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Other Word Forms
- caver noun
Etymology
Origin of caving
First recorded in 1865–70; cave ( def. ) + -ing 1
Example Sentences
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The same must be done in Washington, and it’s possible if everyone stops caving.
From Washington Post
On the other hand, American cheese producers are concerned that caving into Europeans' demands to monopolize such names would be unfair as they wouldn't be able to continue using terms that they perceive as generic.
From Salon
The letter also accused the standards organization of caving “to immense far-left political pressure” and asked Brown a series of questions, including some that could be answered by reading Section 326 of the Patriot Act.
From Seattle Times
But others fault Justice Department leaders for what they characterize as caving to White House pressure to bring about the resignation of Pak as a way to appease Trump.
From Washington Post
The RINOs in the Senate are delivering a big win by caving to the radical Democrats on infrastructure,” Mr. Trump said Friday.
From Washington Times
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