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surrender

[suh-ren-der] / səˈrɛn dər /




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After 12 straight defeats, surrender flags are out for the mega-payroll New York club.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

In ancient Greece, the city-state of Sparta forced the surrender of Athens by blocking its grain supplies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

This "surrender principle" acts as a strict cap on the number of premises which can sell alcohol.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The Premier League would then surrender a place in the Europa League.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Cornwallis was forced to surrender on October 19, 1781, as described in the story of Billy Lee.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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