surrendering

Example Sentences

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Local media also reported that Koreans are surrendering their life-insurance policies to buy shares, with policy surrenders said to have surged 16% in the last quarter among the top three insurers.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

The ongoing cost of living crisis has coincided with more people surrendering their pets, in the face of rising veterinary costs.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

The Supreme Allied Commander for Europe is always an American, and U.S. officials have said they have no intention of surrendering that post.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

San Juan Hills had earlier lost the ball on a turnover, its 19th of the game, surrendering its chance to take the lead.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

In the moonlight, Sherm looked sad, as if he were the one surrendering.

From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead