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vacate

[vey-keyt, vuh-keyt, vey-] / ˈveɪ keɪt, vəˈkeɪt, veɪ- /


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The company spent years searching for another space in Koreatown after landlord Jamison Properties notified tenants in the Wilshire building that they would eventually need to vacate, Radio Korea CEO Michael Kim said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

In this instance, Bowman does not believe Polis was right, nor was the appeals court that ruled to vacate Peters’ nine year sentence.

From Slate • May 21, 2026

Should he stay on as a middling player or was it time to vacate his roster spot for more talented athletes?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The Justice Department asked a federal judge on Monday to vacate his ruling in the Jerome Powell case, a move that could prevent the decision from being cited as precedent in future investigations.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

I have the impression that Malcolm X heard in advance that the Muslim organization was going to sue to make him vacate the home he and his family lived in.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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