relent
verb (used without object)
to soften in feeling, temper, or determination; become more mild, compassionate, or forgiving.
is relenting
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present progressiveof relent (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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So far Lagarde has pushed back on any suggestion that the ECB is relenting in its fight against inflation and investors generally expect her and her policymaking colleagues to reaffirm that line on Thursday.
From Reuters ● Feb. 1, 2023
The statement gave no indication that the ruling party is relenting in its campaign to reduce debts.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 10, 2021
Shumlin, who has fought proposals to raise the state’s income, sales and other broad-based taxes through his first four years in office, is relenting a bit this year.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 1, 2015
Desmond, 27, and Espinosa, 25, both still want to play as much as possible, but Desmond is relenting and learning to avoid wearing down his body.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 21, 2013
"Will you sell him for ten shillings?" says one boy who is relenting.
From Tom Brown's School Day's by Thomas Hughes
