self-surrender
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of self-surrender
First recorded in 1695–1705
Example Sentences
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The self-surrender I learned in flight had rewards far beyond the plane.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Kirk was set to self-surrender next month, on August 28.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2025
The judge noted his family ties to the area, his longtime residency here and his self-surrender Friday morning when she approved the bond.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 12, 2024
During her sentencing hearing, she was ordered to self-surrender to prison on 27 April this year.
From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2023
Work done with anxiety about results is far inferior to work done without such anxiety, in the calm of self-surrender.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
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