cede
Example Sentences
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Put a cold-blooded spin on it and “Sinners” is now the biggest loser in Oscars history, ceding 12 of its 16 record-breaking nominations to other films.
From Los Angeles Times
“I don’t see the Iranians unconditionally surrendering,” she said, adding that the last time Tehran did so was in an 1800s treaty with the Russian Empire, when it ceded territory in the Caucasus.
And for years, Detroit’s automakers have largely ceded the small-car and sedan race to Asian companies such as Toyota Motor and Hyundai Motor.
"I will never sign an agreement -- never sign an agreement -- that entails ceding Iceland's control over its resources, such as our fishing resources. I want that to be absolutely clear," she said.
From Barron's
As OpenAI matures, anticipate it will inevitably build an in-house advertising software platform to capture the spend it currently cedes to third parties.
From Barron's
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