relinquish
Example Sentences
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Part of the never-ending parade of young Americans who relinquish their civilian lives and prepare to be sent to points unknown.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
The Briton lost just one point over his next three service games and would not relinquish control of the tie-break after winning four of the first five points.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
Skiers have to re-don their skis at the top for one final climb, and Fatton was much slicker than Harrop, racing away to a lead she never looked likely to relinquish.
From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026
At some point, you will have to relinquish the control you have over your children.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 16, 2026
“We will not relinquish the children without a court order.”
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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