- present participle of surrender.
surrendering
Example Sentences
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Instead of surrendering to sticker shock, people are finding ways to gamify their daily expenses, hunt down hidden perks and even double down on their goals for the future.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
Detroit’s defense is a problem, especially the secondary, and the Lions are surrendering almost 32 points per game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
She can become a mother without surrendering her career.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
But to the NBA, the Clippers are surrendering.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
It was hard not to feel a bit depressed sometimes, not to feel as though the families who kept their girls at home were simply surrendering to Fazlullah.
From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai
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