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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

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

The Premier League would then surrender a place in the Europa League.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

However, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on his X account that "striking civilian structures, including unfinished bridges, will not compel Iranians to surrender".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

She convinced herself, perhaps because it was a part of herself she couldn’t surrender without some kind of struggle.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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