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surrender

[suh-ren-der] / səˈrɛn dər /




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As appropriators they have some sway, but why the premature surrender?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

It is the most popular game on earth because it asks for nothing but a ball and other people, and rewards what the strongman cannot abide: cooperation, trust, the surrender of the self.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

It would be a personal setback to surrender his place, but England have the fast-bowling stocks to cover for him.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Crisis negotiators were able to negotiate the safe surrender of one of the hostages inside the building, Bakersfield Police Sgt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

When Roosevelt’s canoe was in sight, he shouted frantically for Roosevelt, telling him he wanted to surrender and climb on board the canoe.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple




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