relent
verb (used without object)
to soften in feeling, temper, or determination; become more mild, compassionate, or forgiving.
had relented
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past perfectof relent.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The news that Ms. Navalnaya, 69, received custody of the body suggested that the Russian authorities had relented after a dayslong social media campaign by Mr. Navalny’s team.
From New York Times ● Feb. 24, 2024
The party had relented only after a public outcry.
From Reuters ● Dec. 26, 2021
By Wednesday, the government had relented and allowed 50 people at funerals.
From Washington Post ● May 15, 2020
She had relented as a reward because he was doing so well at school.
From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2011
They were still climbing gently, but they now went much quicker, and with better heart; for it seemed to them that the Forest had relented, and was going to let them pass unhindered after all.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
