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relinquish

[ri-ling-kwish] / rɪˈlɪŋ kwɪʃ /


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“Coordination, not subordination,” Sheinbaum said Friday, reiterating a motto emphasizing that Mexico will not relinquish its sovereignty in response to U.S. pressure.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

But a move to north London would require Vinicius to relinquish the sort of leverage that most players, even of his standing, do not have.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

The other four, including the mayor, were voted out in an April recall but refused to relinquish control of City Hall.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

Longtime members said they aren’t going to relinquish their sanctuary without a fight.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Looking at Vincent's paintings, he tells Jo, “One first has to relinquish all ones conventional ideas in order to grasp what he means. But one day he will be understood. When? That is the question.”

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

He also said that the Board of Peace intends to take possession of Hamas’ weapons when it relinquishes them.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

If an individual voluntarily relinquishes all future Social Security retirement benefits, why shouldn’t they be allowed to assume that risk themselves?

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

The revised law offers greater guarantees to private players, relinquishes state control of exploration, and lowers taxes and royalties.

From Barron's Jan. 29, 2026

An Italian job looks the most likely alternative if Luke Donald relinquishes the European Ryder Cup leadership with Francesco and Edoardo Molinari providing a compelling captaincy combo.

From BBC Jan. 6, 2026

She relinquishes my arm and lifts my chin.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon

The pair married in a glitzy wedding in 2018 but two years later relinquished their role as working royals after a feud with the British royals and moved to North America.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

The “Nashville” and “Ice Princess” star welcomed their daughter in 2014 but relinquished full custody to Klitschko in 2018.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

U.S. natural gas futures relinquished intraday gains and settled fractionally lower despite a 32 Bcf weekly inventory build that landed at the low end of market estimates.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

He has relinquished his active government and party roles, but during his 2008-2018 presidency, he and former US president Barack Obama presided over a short-lived thaw in Washington-Havana relations.

From BBC May 20, 2026

He reached for the infant and Claire relinquished him reluctantly.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry

Washington, meanwhile, famously made relinquishing power part of his own legacy.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

The rescue center argued that Bruce’s owners should have notified and surrendered the dog to them before relinquishing control to animal services.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Bhatia is the son-in-law of Indian billionaire businessman Lakshmi Mittal and had been a director and co-owner of Queens Park Rangers for 18 years before relinquishing his stake in the club last month.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

The 32-year-old told AFP he has been reading copiously since relinquishing his weapon, and has particularly enjoyed his copy of "Cinderella."

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

The suitor, kissing the hem of the garment again before relinquishing it, replied, “Habraham Latharuth, on thuthpithion of plate.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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