relinquished

Example Sentences

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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

Having vowed to "fight to the death" to retain control, Smith eventually relinquished his part-ownership claim and agreed to pay £25,000 towards the museum's legal costs.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

TotalEnergies will invest around $1 billion from relinquished lease fees into U.S. oil and gas production.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 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

She had relinquished her daughter to another family so that she would be safe; now she watched as Little Anna, in her small plain box, disappeared into the grave.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann