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The wife died at the scene and her spouse succumbed shortly afterward at a hospital, the prosecutor’s office said.

Even beloved historical figures succumbed to extreme right-wing conclusions.

Instilling hope, the theory goes, is key to motivating people to act; without it, people will succumb to despair and apathy.

While she couldn’t help succumbing to the worldly pull of Advent chocolate at the store, she also believes that this year the spiritual practice of Advent is more important than ever.

He adds: “I am certainly aware of people who... succumbed to the temptation.”