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Wondering how to use Relent in a sentence? Below are 10+ example sentences from authentic English texts. Including the meaning and synonyms such as yield or soften.

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Related words

Relent | Relentless | Relentlessly | Relented | Relents | Relenting | Relentlessness

Relent meaning

  1. A stay; a stop; a delay.
  2. A relenting.

Synonyms of Relent

yield soften stand

Related words

Other words often associated with Relent or its synonyms:

position make succumb modify weaken flora create sharpen place base return fruit

Using Relent

  • The main meaning on this page is: A stay; a stop; a delay. | A relenting.
  • Useful related words include: yield, soften, stand.
  • In the example corpus, relent often appears in combinations such as: not relent, relent in, to relent.

Context around Relent

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 23.8 words
  • Position in the sentence: 2 start, 14 middle, 4 end
  • Sentence types: 19 statements, 0 questions, 1 exclamations

Often before:

eventually 2× cannot 1×

Often after:

pursuit 1×

Sentence patterns with Relent

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

not to relent in the 2× did not relent and he 1× didn t relent in the 1× elephants eventually relent and turn 1× had to relent in some 1× not to relent in always 1× not to relent in his 1× not to relent in their 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

after roughly ten 1× but sims said 1× calling the protests 1× cleveland didn t 1× eventually perhaps republicans 1× for instance kaziimba 1×

Common sentence endings:

all human life 1× country s morality 1× facilities among others 1× free international waters 1× goods and services 1× his underworld tormentors 1×

Words around Relent

Just before it in the word index:

relegations 12 relegation 677 relegating 37 relegates 8 relegated 454 relegate 27

Just after it in the word index:

relented 109 relenting 17 relentless 751 relentlessly 270 relentlessness 16 relents 22

Similar in corpus frequency:

acp 136 administers 136 ansari 136 attractiveness 136 benn 136 bickering 136

Corpus analysis for Relent

  • In this selection, "relent" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.8 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, eventually, cannot and pursuit stand out and add context to how "relent" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include not to relent in the and did not relent and he. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "relent" sits close to words such as acp, administers and ansari, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with relent

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Hopefully, Sony will eventually relent on cross-saves, as well! (10 words)

Eventually, perhaps Republicans will relent, if only out of self-interest. (11 words)

But it has had to relent in some cases under international pressure. (12 words)

Longer example sentences

But, Sims said, it’s “within the DNA” of the Houthi clan to continue attacks that don’t bring them any immediate benefit despite realizing that the U.S. will not relent in efforts to free international waters. (38 words)

The SGF urged members of the committee not to relent in the discharge of this huge task of reviewing the Public Procurement Act which will make public procurement processes seamless to deliver public goods and services. (36 words)

Some aides believe it will take mounting pressure from the business community for the speaker to relent and that, given the difficult politics within his own caucus, he may not be able to back down. (35 words)

Exclamation examples

Hopefully, Sony will eventually relent on cross-saves, as well! (10 words)

Example sentences (20)

After roughly ten seconds, the elephants eventually relent and turn their attention to their wounded peer.

But it has had to relent in some cases under international pressure.

For instance, Kaziimba on Feb. 13 Ugandan lawmakers not to relent in the fight against homosexuality in order to protect the country’s morality.

Giving a preview of what her main message will include, Kiessling said, “We cannot relent in our pursuit to protect all human life.

He assured that his company, would not relent in empowering the youth and giving back to society through their corporate social responsibility scheme.

He urged the governor not to be tired or relent on the good work as there was to be done to bring healthcare closer to the people.

Hopefully, Sony will eventually relent on cross-saves, as well!

Mail Online has learned, his paranoia did not relent, and he told of his concern that his food might be poisoned on orders of his underworld tormentors.

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Some aides believe it will take mounting pressure from the business community for the speaker to relent and that, given the difficult politics within his own caucus, he may not be able to back down.

The First Lady, therefore, called on the management, staffers as well as corps members not to relent in their efforts in promoting national cohesion by providing quality services in their respective states of primary assignment.

The SGF urged members of the committee not to relent in the discharge of this huge task of reviewing the Public Procurement Act which will make public procurement processes seamless to deliver public goods and services.

The statement commended the Commissioner of Police, CP Nwonyi, for improving security in the State in the last three months and urged him not to relent in his efforts.

They however appealed to him and Governor Okowa not to relent in always attending to their needs especially in the areas of roads, electricity and educational facilities among others.

What followed was a relent pursuit to slow down the making of the movie, if not forcing it to shut down.

While Zucker struggled to come to terms with the idea of bringing Goldberg into the movie, Swayze wouldn't relent.

But, Sims said, it’s “within the DNA” of the Houthi clan to continue attacks that don’t bring them any immediate benefit despite realizing that the U.S. will not relent in efforts to free international waters.

Calling the protests the “greatest civic feat in the history of the country,” that the movement would not relent.

Cleveland didn’t relent in the third, with Allen scoring six to help the visitors maintain their healthy lead.

Eventually, perhaps Republicans will relent, if only out of self-interest.

I want to assure you that the government of Borno State will not relent in providing necessities to its people”, Zulum said.

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Common combinations with relent

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "relent" in a sentence?
An example: "After roughly ten seconds, the elephants eventually relent and turn their attention to their wounded peer." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "relent" from authentic English texts.
What does "relent" mean?
Relent means: A stay; a stop; a delay.
What are synonyms of "relent"?
Common synonyms of "relent" include: yield, soften, stand.
How many example sentences with "relent" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "relent", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.