vacate
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She said: "The property needs to be sold. Notice has been given to the tenants. Until these tenants vacate, that property cannot be put on the market."
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Having a conviction thrown out is not enough to do so: A court can vacate someone’s conviction for a number of reasons, including an ineffective attorney or significant errors committed by the judge or prosecution.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
The plaintiffs asked the court to declare the surveillance policy unlawful, vacate it and prohibit Homeland Security from continuing to collect and maintain records describing individuals’ protected First Amendment activities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
In this case, you would need to file an appeal with an appellate court, a motion to modify alimony, and/or a motion to vacate a prior order.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
Elijah Muhammad’s Nation of Islam had a lawsuit going against me, to force me and my family to vacate the house in which we lived on Ldng Island.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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Monday's decision vacates an earlier ruling by federal judge James Boasberg, later upheld by a federal appeals court, which had temporarily blocked the use of the law to carry out the deportations.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2025
The high court’s order vacates last year’s decision by the lower Commonwealth Court, which said it would leave it up to the Senate to enforce its own subpoena under the state’s contempt laws.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 21, 2024
While the appeal is pending, the law is allowed to take effect; the same would be true if the higher court rules in the attorney general’s favor and vacates the lower court’s injunction.
From New York Times ● Sep. 1, 2023
They remain able to charge whatever they want for apartments once a tenant vacates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2022
At seven in the morning he vacates, and goes to his work, at which time she returns from hers.
From The People of the Abyss by Jack London
However, listing images of the property show that it is now completely empty—with not a single Juicy Couture sweatsuit or scented candle in sight, suggesting that Madison has vacated the home completely.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the lower court’s injunction and returned the case to district court with instructions on how to reconsider it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Graham entered politics just six weeks ago, when she was appointed to fill the Senate seat vacated by the sudden death of her brother, Lindsey Graham.
From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2026
Took a straightforward catch in his new fielding position after Joe Root vacated first slip.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Mr. Ebgard held out the recently vacated chair.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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Republican Tom Sell, the nominee in the West Texas seat that Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Lubbock, is vacating, has millions of dollars worth of assets.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
Declan Rice pulled into a wide position, vacating his central midfield position, leaving space into which Harry Kane would drop deep.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
Tenants who occupied the lower four floors are vacating, and a seismic upgrade will begin later this year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
The judge stated that vacating the decision would allow parties to erase unfavorable rulings and hinder the accumulation of legal precedents.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
The junior students who were moving into the vacating classes’ chairs were tradition-bound to show their talents for leadership and management.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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