succumbing
- present participle of succumb.
Example Sentences
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Succumbing to the scroll’s constant invitation to opine, Jivan has fallen for the illusion of freedom that Facebook creates.
From Washington Post • Jun. 15, 2020
Succumbing to self-delusion, it seems most amateurs tend to equate their best drive with their average drive.
From Golf Digest • Mar. 3, 2020
Succumbing to disillusionment when the deck is a stacked against you is understandable.
From Salon • Feb. 13, 2020
Succumbing to gee-whizz over-enthusiasm about a marginal piece of research is all too easy.
From The Guardian • Apr. 10, 2013
Succumbing to her grief, Miss Brandon seemed to be almost fainting; and big tears rolled down her cheeks.
From The Clique of Gold by Gaboriau, Émile
