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vacate

[vey-keyt, vuh-keyt, vey-] / ˈveɪ keɪt, vəˈkeɪt, veɪ- /


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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

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

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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