vacate
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Above the face, in oversized manuscript, Moody wrote, “We are confident the Court will not vacate the Judgment.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Judge April Mack ultimately ruled against Jackson and upheld an eviction filing, ordering that he vacate the property, arguing against his claims that the leak had made the unit uninhabitable.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
He has already said he will vacate the title and move back up in weight if he beats Garcia.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
One example of the school’s problems involved school police investigating why the City Section championship trophy went missing in 2024 after the school had been forced to vacate the title.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
A few days ago, Mr. Washburn was issued revised orders to vacate the compound and have no further dealings with any dissident elements.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
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Her home’s second unit has a long-term tenant, and Story vacates her own space when she gets a booking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
Zubimendi, like the others, vacates his position based on the movements of team-mates.
From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2026
The signing of Barr was the next step — an important piece for depth at the position Parsons vacates when he joins the defensive front.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 8, 2022
They remain able to charge whatever they want for apartments once a tenant vacates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2022
Young widow and her child, of course, sleeping in the Pullman; white-haired old gentleman vacates his berth in their favour.
From Plum Pudding Of Divers Ingredients, Discreetly Blended & Seasoned by Christopher Morley
Effective Nov. 30, Perry will serve as executive vice president and COO, filling a position vacated by retiring longtime Dodgers executive Bob Wolfe, who is transitioning to an advisory role.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
In the Hebron neighbourhood of Ein Deir Baha, nestled between two hills, vacated buildings were marked by X's and the streets were deserted, save a pair of Israeli military vehicles.
From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026
House seat being vacated by his twin brother, Troy, tried bluntness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Here, Anthony Gordon drops deep with Morgan Rogers making a 'counter-movement' or run behind to the vacated space.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
And that was the simple truth of it, Harry knew, because their protective enchantments meant that it would be impossible, once they vacated this spot, for Ron to find them again.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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Christine Lagarde will step down as president of the European Central Bank, vacating one of the continent’s top jobs at a time when debt problems and resurgent inflation are looming over the economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
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
But the streets and the square were emptying fast; the old men were folding up their newspapers and vacating their benches.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
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