Example Sentences

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It isn’t by happenstance that New York has become the second-most-expensive state in which to own a dog, or that New York City shelters have been pushed past capacity by pet owners surrendering animals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

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 Lakers had as many turnovers as baskets — seven! — while surrendering 11 points off those mistakes and blowing a one-point halftime lead forever.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 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

Everyday people lying next to each other on a makeshift beach, the mottled spring light passing through the dense trees before softly surrendering to dusk.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed