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surrender

[suh-ren-der] / səˈrɛn dər /




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In 13 weeks time, she'll have to surrender that glitterball trophy to a new victor.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

The law also expressly protects the parental rights of the intended parents by requiring the surrogate to surrender the child to them immediately upon birth.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

“There’s a level of surrender and humility that comes with surfing and that comes with being in nature. ... You have to be so present in such a way that makes you a stronger person.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

They were also able to speak directly to rival fighters on the ground, urging them to surrender, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

"But we don't have to. I'm happy to accept your surrender anytime."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

A chairman who avoids discussing the outlook can’t explain the committee’s decisions and surrenders a tool for steering it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

But last December’s decision to license H200 sales surrenders that lead.

From MarketWatch ● May 14, 2026

Rather than transcending expectations, “Dangerous Animals” surrenders to them.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2025

Harket, 65, said he had "no problem accepting the diagnosis", adding: "With time, I've taken to heart my 94-year-old father's attitude to the way the organism gradually surrenders: 'I use whatever works'."

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2025

This astonishing show of might among the Allies is the beginning of the end for Germany and Japan, though a year will pass before there are any more surrenders.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

But on the other side of the ball, they surrendered 478 yards to a Panthers offense that ranked 27th last season.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

Closer Tanner Scott finished the inning, but after allowing an infield single and a bunt for a base hit in the ninth, he surrendered a game-tying double to Javier Sanoja.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

The Zambian opposition leader who was runner-up in this month's disputed presidential election surrendered to police on Thursday after two weeks in hiding following a summons over an alleged national security threat, state media reported.

From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026

He was among thousands of insurgents who surrendered in late 2001 as a US-led coalition ousted the group.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

September 1943 also marked a significant milestone in the war: Germany’s Axis partner Italy surrendered to the Allies.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

After surrendering 28 first-half points, JSerra held Bishop Amat, and running back Justin Clinton, who rushed for more than 130 yards, including a 67-yard burst and a 43-yard touchdown, in check in the second half.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

The episode came shortly before a dramatic night for Real Madrid, who recovered from surrendering a two-goal lead to beat Elche 3-2, with Carlos Espi scoring the winner in stoppage time.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

He worked two innings against Team USA’s star-studded lineup without surrendering a hit, retiring the likes of Alex Bregman, Cal Raleigh and Pete Crow-Armstrong.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

Datamaxxers are getting a DIY head start, although some worry about surrendering too much of their privacy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

Adam waves his hand, surrendering to the nurse, to Kim.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman




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