relinquish
Example Sentences
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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.
At a meeting of the Open Market Committee on Sept. 16, 2008, he stated he was “still not ready to relinquish my concerns on the inflation front.”
From Los Angeles Times
In typical fashion Van der Poel broke away from the pack shortly after the start on Sunday and never relinquished his lead.
From Barron's
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
The revised law offers greater guarantees to private players, relinquishes state control of exploration, and lowers taxes and royalties.
From Barron's
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