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[weyv] / weɪv /


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For example, every November, Will Aid, external works with solicitors who volunteer their time and waive their fee for writing a basic will.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

“I know how it feels to waive rent someone genuinely owes you,” he adds.

From MarketWatch Aug. 24, 2026

Reserve balances in Florida rank significantly weaker than elsewhere in the country due to legacy state laws that allowed unit owners to vote annually to waive reserve funding.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

The newer version does, however, give the White House more authority to waive the oil-and-gas importer penalties if it sees fit.

From Slate Jul. 18, 2026

“I therefore waive the right to call witnesses. As I stated before, at the proper time I shall present a plea in Bigger Thomas’ behalf.”

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright

This is not an insurance policy, per se, it’s an optional agreement that waives your financial responsibility if the rental car is damaged or stolen.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

The special permit waives the Texas-based company’s compliance with a federal pipeline regulation and asserts that the federal agency has oversight of the oil venture.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

One plan, for instance, waives unpaid interest if monthly minimum payments aren’t high enough to cover it.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

So she sued under the Federal Tort Claims Act, which waives the U.S. government’s immunity from certain lawsuits.

From Slate Feb. 24, 2026

Some Argie diplomat in New York, still harping on about the Belgrano being outside the zone, said Britain no longer rules the waves, it just waives the rules.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

“Mayor Bass cut permitting time, waived rebuilding fees, and has taken on the banks and insurance companies that are the holdup on people getting their payouts.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

If they’re still not budging, you can request other concessions, such as a discounted deposit, free parking or a waived pet fee.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

In greenlighting that deal, the FCC waived a requirement that the owner of the wireless resources maintain ground infrastructure to ensure certain cellular service levels around the country.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

Voyages between U.S. ports taken by foreign ships, as of Aug. 7, since Trump waived the Jones Act on March 17, according to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

Not only did the man agree to take Caroline on as a private pupil, he waived the fee.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson

Some sellers reported having to sign clauses waiving their right to compensation in the event of a drone strike on warehouse facilities.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

Brittan, from Devon, who spoke to the BBC after waiving her automatic lifelong right to anonymity, described the Met as "shambolic, incompetent and complicit".

From BBC Jun. 3, 2026

“By agreeing to this settlement, and waiving their right to appeal, Justin Baldoni and every individual defendant now face personal liability for abusing the legal system to silence and intimidate Ms. Lively,” the attorneys said.

From Los Angeles Times May 7, 2026

There would be no waiving of a fine for a third child, like me.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 13, 2026

The judge warned Joe repeatedly that a guilty plea meant waiving his right to a trial, his right to testify, and his right to appeal her ruling.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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