relinquish

Example Sentences

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Skiers have to re-don their skis at the top for one final climb, and Fatton was much slicker than Harrop, racing away to a lead she never looked likely to relinquish.

From Barron's

Only two years into his term, Kuczynski relinquished power on the eve of an impeachment vote, making way for his deputy Martin Vizcarra to take over.

From Barron's

At some point, you will have to relinquish the control you have over your children.

From MarketWatch

The roots ripped loose slowly, as if not wanting to relinquish their century-long hold on the dirt.

From Literature

U.S. natural gas futures relinquished part of the previous day’s big gains after overnight weather models took back some of the cold from near-term forecasts.

From The Wall Street Journal