surrender
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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
“Iran will not surrender the strait at this point,” said Gregory Brew, an Iran analyst at the Eurasia Group consulting firm.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
However, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on his X account that "striking civilian structures, including unfinished bridges, will not compel Iranians to surrender".
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
In November 1777 Howe began planning a battle that would defeat Washington so thoroughly that he would be forced to surrender, and the Revolutionary War would end in a major British victory.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
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