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Once defeated, only some surrender (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cede

'surrender' is the definition.
('cede' can be a synonym of 'surrender')

'once defeated only some' is the wordplay.
'only some' indicates a hidden word.
'CEDE' is hidden within 'once defeated'.

(Other definitions for cede that I've seen before include "Surrender or yield" , "Give away" , "Give up (eg, power)" , "Allow" , "Yield formally" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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