relinquished

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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

Iger briefly joined Thrive as a venture partner in 2022, but relinquished the role when he returned to lead Disney later that year after Chapek’s firing by the board of directors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

In October, she lost her duchess title when her ex-husband relinquished his Duke of York title over his links with Epstein.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 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

It relinquished its grip with a sickly sucking sound.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer