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Discover LudwigThe phrase "we yielded" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to indicate that a group or individuals have given way or surrendered to something, such as pressure, demands, or circumstances. Example: "After much discussion, we yielded to the majority opinion and decided to change our approach."
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We yielded so much control of our lives to financial institutions.
At the entrance, we yielded to yet another flotilla of armored cars racing in.
Even so, we yielded to the temptation of a chocolate Godiva flourless cake with fresh whipped cream, which was wickedly rich.
To feed a class of 7-year-olds, we yielded to the inevitable appeal of cupcakes, iced and decorated with Christmas sprinkles.
Eventually we yielded to the urge to catch something — anything — so we sought out a channel where we boated seatrout, ladyfish and one lizard fish.
Assemblyman Richard N. Gottfried, a Manhattan Democrat who helped preside over often-contentious hearings on Medicaid fraud alongside Mr. Skelos, said, "We yielded on some issues and they yielded too, in the interest of getting things done," he said.
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Will we yield?
by Sharon Levy Night is at hand already: it is wellThat we yield to the night.
"We yield profoundly to its influence; we react to it according to our instincts instead of according to our aspirations.
Poetry: "Night is at hand already: it is well / That we yield to the night".
Night is at hand already: it is wellThat we yield to the night.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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