surrender
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Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi called the act a sign of moral collapse by “an enemy in disarray,” stating that such actions will not compel Iranians to surrender.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
This has shifted repeatedly, from initial calls for an "unconditional" Iranian surrender to a potential negotiated agreement.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
The people who will thrive alongside AI aren’t the ones who surrender to it most efficiently, they’re the ones who use it to stress-test their thinking and expand their cognitive range.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Starting in February 1865, Cooke sold $830 million in bonds in six months, allowing Union troops to force a surrender in April.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
He lasts approximately five seconds before stepping backward with hands raised in surrender.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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