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surrender

[suh-ren-der] / səˈrɛn dər /




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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

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

“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

"No person should be required to surrender their human rights in exchange for claims of technological progress."

From Barron's Sep. 14, 2026

In Berlin, a delegation was formed to meet with Allied war leaders and ask for surrender terms.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

Writing one big check surrenders that $2,000 in each of the four off years.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

District Judge Margaret Garnett released Van Dyke while he awaits trial, on conditions including that he surrenders his passport and any firearms.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 28, 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

Finally he surrenders his surprise, looks away, and drinks.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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

Sanchez was arrested shortly afterward, but Easter fled the scene and wasn’t found until Wednesday, when he surrendered and was taken into custody, the CHP statement said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 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

He surrendered without a fight, not even asking why he was being taken.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

On Saturday evening, Niger's public television broadcast footage of dozens of soldiers, including women, who appeared to be surrendering with their hands raised, whilst others were sat in rows on the ground.

From Barron's Aug. 30, 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

He looked primed for a comeback victory but a different, depleted Draper returned for the third set, surrendering the opening game having led 40-15.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

The job has to measure up to the trade-off of precious time he’s surrendering.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

First, it is crucial to recognize that Washington’s extraordinary reputation rested less on his prudent exercise of power than on his dramatic flair at surrendering it.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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