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capitulation

[kuh-pich-uh-lay-shuhn] / kəˌpɪtʃ əˈleɪ ʃən /


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Ballmer’s capitulation may actually be seen as a positive to some Clippers fans, Durbin suggested.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

What is unarguable is that it was a total capitulation, a feeble collapse in the face of LASK's physicality and desire and belief.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

In that sense, forced index removal can act as a final capitulation event rather than a fundamental indictment.

From Barron's ● May 1, 2026

If this is what capitulation looks like, it would be a first.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 14, 2026

The ANC regarded any acceptance of Bantu Authorities as a capitulation to the government.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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