surrender

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Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi called the act a sign of moral collapse by “an enemy in disarray,” stating that such actions will not compel Iranians to surrender.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The people who will thrive alongside AI aren’t the ones who surrender to it most efficiently, they’re the ones who use it to stress-test their thinking and expand their cognitive range.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Starting in February 1865, Cooke sold $830 million in bonds in six months, allowing Union troops to force a surrender in April.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

He spoke of responsibility and self-determination and challenged wounded people not to surrender to victimhood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Jason stepped forward, his hands open in surrender.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan