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surrender

[suh-ren-der] / səˈrɛn dər /




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When you surrender to the music it’s definitely something that’s going to transform.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

After 12 straight defeats, surrender flags are out for the mega-payroll New York club.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

In ancient Greece, the city-state of Sparta forced the surrender of Athens by blocking its grain supplies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Within days he demanded the regime's "unconditional surrender", something that hasn't happened.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“Welcome, everyone. I’m so glad you’re here. It gives me such great pleasure to accept your surrender in person.”

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles




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