relents
- present tense form of relent (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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The tires’ screechy chatter only relents as the car picks up momentum in second gear.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
“OK, I think I can,” he relents, before chortling and adding: “I seriously don’t want to.”
From BBC • Oct. 14, 2024
Although he's caught and returned to base, once he fulfills a crucial duty, Woodham relents and allows James to visit home.
From Salon • Feb. 19, 2024
Do you foresee a day when the Prince estate relents and you can release the musical version with his songs on it?
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2023
I’m tempted to camp out on her front porch until she relents.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
