relinquish
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Instead of shedding tears or vowing revenge, we hear the protagonist in the song begging the mistress who holds the power to relinquish it.
From BBC β Aug. 25, 2026
The Buss family voted to relinquish a majority ownership of the team in 2025, bringing in Walter, who also owns the Dodgers.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 17, 2026
Shehu and numerous land claimants have traded victories in various trials and appeals, none of which forced Shehu to relinquish the land.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 9, 2026
RWE said it has agreed to relinquish its leases off the California and Louisiana coasts as well as in the New York Bight.
From BBC β Aug. 7, 2026
And on that day, Bobby Fischer became the first-ever champion to willingly relinquish the title and along with it the chance to compete for the winner’s share of a $5 million purse...five million dollars!
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
He also said that the Board of Peace intends to take possession of Hamas’ weapons when it relinquishes them.
From Los Angeles Times β Jul. 31, 2026
If an individual voluntarily relinquishes all future Social Security retirement benefits, why shouldn’t they be allowed to assume that risk themselves?
From MarketWatch β Jul. 23, 2026
On Thursday, Venezuela's parliament adopted reforms that offer greater guarantees to private players, relinquishes state control of exploration, and lowers taxes.
From Barron's β Jan. 30, 2026
An Italian job looks the most likely alternative if Luke Donald relinquishes the European Ryder Cup leadership with Francesco and Edoardo Molinari providing a compelling captaincy combo.
From BBC β Jan. 6, 2026
He relinquishes Anna from his grasp and takes a step towards me.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
The “Nashville” and “Ice Princess” star welcomed their daughter in 2014 but relinquished full custody to Klitschko in 2018.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 18, 2026
Then there is Amit Bhatia, who had been a director and co-owner of Queens Park Rangers for the last 18 years until he relinquished his ownership stake in the Championship club on 21 July.
From BBC β Aug. 11, 2026
U.S. natural gas futures relinquished intraday gains and settled fractionally lower despite a 32 Bcf weekly inventory build that landed at the low end of market estimates.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jul. 28, 2026
"I have never relinquished my convictions, my freedom of thought or my independence."
From Barron's β May 20, 2026
California took the lead, then relinquished it to Washington, then reclaimed it again.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
Washington, meanwhile, famously made relinquishing power part of his own legacy.
From Salon β Aug. 16, 2026
The rescue center argued that Bruce’s owners should have notified and surrendered the dog to them before relinquishing control to animal services.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 13, 2026
Infantino has, so far, shown no indication he is considering relinquishing his position.
From BBC β Aug. 5, 2026
The 32-year-old told AFP he has been reading copiously since relinquishing his weapon, and has particularly enjoyed his copy of "Cinderella."
From Barron's β Aug. 4, 2026
She hugs the violin to her chest before relinquishing it.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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The Declaration of Independence
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