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relinquish

[ri-ling-kwish] / rɪˈlɪŋ kwɪʃ /


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SpaceX paid Tuttle Capital Management to relinquish the ticker symbol “SPCX” ahead of the Elon Musk company’s highly anticipated IPO, MarketWatch has learned.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

And it permits genetic donors to formally relinquish all parental rights over “the resulting children.”

From Slate • May 13, 2026

“It seems inconceivable to me that we would voluntarily relinquish the leadership that has propelled our country, fueled the economy, made us healthier, and made us safer,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

He would relinquish his chairmanship next month to Kevin Warsh, as well as his separate seat as governor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

“You could relinquish him to an orphanage here, then file an orphan petition. Start your 1-600 form and your home study while he’s in a safe place.”

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini




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