The First Surviving Nonuplets in History
give in: to stop fighting; to surrender to someone or something
When Halima Cissé flew from Mali to Morocco, doctors thought she was having seven babies. But during the birth, they found something even rarer: nine babies. This pregnancy led to the world’s first and only surviving nonuplets, born on May 4, 2021, in Casablanca.
They were born early at just 30 weeks. Each baby was very small, weighing between 1 and 2 pounds. A team of 10 doctors and 25 paramedics worked together during the delivery. After the birth, the babies stayed in the hospital for several months to get stronger.
The hospital staff worked hard to care for each baby. One doctor said, “We fight for every baby. We don’t give in… Everyone has to survive.”
Later, the babies were named and taken home to Mali. They turned four years old in 2025. Their parents say all nine children are a gift from God.
Sample sentences
The little boy cried for candy, but his mother didn’t give in.
After a long debate, she finally gave in and said yes to the plan.
He felt tired during the race, but he didn’t give in and finished strong.
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