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relinquish

[ri-ling-kwish] / rɪˈlɪŋ kwɪʃ /


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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

Some Senegal players have suggested they will not relinquish their winners' medals.

From BBC

Although Belgium had relinquished power, it viewed Lumumba as a threat to its continued economic and political influence in the country.

From BBC

But the key element that alarmed and upset some rival studio executives was the stipulation that the studio would relinquish ownership of “Sinners” to Coogler after 25 years.

From Los Angeles Times

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