surrender formally

Examples (10)

• The defeated general was ordered to formally surrender his sword.
• After a long negotiation, the rebels agreed to formally surrender to the authorities.
• The besieged city decided to formally surrender at dawn to avoid further bloodshed.
• The treaty stipulated that the occupying forces would formally surrender all territories.
• He chose to formally surrender his authority to his successor in a public ceremony.
• The company's board voted to formally surrender control to the new management.
• The king was compelled to formally surrender his crown.
• In the historical reenactment, the 'defeated' army would formally surrender their flags.
• The pilots were instructed to formally surrender their aircraft at the designated airbase.
• It was a somber occasion when the last commander had to formally surrender.