relinquished

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And if Uthmeier prevails, adoptive parents across Florida could find their legal claim to their children suddenly open to challenge, potentially by the very birth parents who relinquished them, or by the state.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

There were 24 operating in 2000, before the U.S. relinquished its lead in aluminum production.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

He has not relinquished any impact on the game, averaging 20.4 points over the last five games while shooting 64.6% from the field.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

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 • Feb. 17, 2026

“Our people made that choice, the choice to go to Sameness. Before my time, before the previous time, back and back and back. We relinquished color when we relinquished sunshine and did away with differences.”

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry