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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

Slowly but surely, workers are surrendering some of the WFH freedom that once eased them into and out of the weekend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

The Falcons are surrendering an average of 19 points a game, which ranks in the top 10 of the league and would be their lowest figure over a full season since 2012.

From Washington Times • Oct. 23, 2023

In their 3-4 start, the Cardinal are surrendering 202.7 rushing yards per game and 4.98 yards per carry.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2021

Give up Hope, and I will know that you are surrendering.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan