surrendering

Example Sentences

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The Lakers had as many turnovers as baskets — seven! — while surrendering 11 points off those mistakes and blowing a one-point halftime lead forever.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

"What they're doing is surrendering their own accent and their own muscular habits of the way they speak," she said.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

After surrendering meekly in their opening two matches against China and South Korea, few fancied Rebecca Morrison's rink to right the wrongs against the world champions.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

In fact, he’s now worries the company risks surrendering its lead on a few fronts.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 6, 2026

He holds up his hands like he’s surrendering.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson