Sentence examples for failure to cede from inspiring English sources

Cunimund, on the other hand, encountered hostility when he once again asked the Emperor for military assistance, as the Byzantines had been angered by the Gepids' failure to cede Sirmium to them, as had been agreed.

The Jurchens' quick defeat of the Liao combined with Song military failures made the Jin reluctant to cede these territories.

Critics, meanwhile, are blaming the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership for the failures of rightwing European governments and the powers they are willing to cede to multinational corporations.

But his decision to cede a swath of jungle to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia as a venue for talks became an embarrassing failure.

It hurts to cede ground.

It is very hard to cede control.

(Tarmoh eventually chose to cede the spot).

I am always happy to cede responsibility.

They are unlikely to cede powers easily.

Guests who refuse to cede the microphone win.

Reluctantly, Ms. Gilmore decided to cede a bit of control.