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EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Much of the territory along the border was ceded to the United States.
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The military has refused to cede power to elected officials.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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In 1842 Hong Kong was ceded outright to Great Britain.
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In the 1990s Mr Fujimori ceded to Mr Montesinos control of appointments in the armed forces and of the all-pervasive secret police.
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Mr Reichmann ceded control of Olympia & York to its creditors in 1993.
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So after psychiatric sessions, Angela came to Uncle Sammler to hold a seminar and analyze the pro ceding hour.
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Still I find it hard to believe most men would want to cede their privilege and power on the evidence you present.
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The exterior of Byzantine churches is plain and simple; its appearance is ceded to the glory of the interior.
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The Supreme Soviet voted to cede responsibility for the budget to the government.
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Wilson would have to resign the governorship, ceding control to Democrat Gray Davis.