- present participle of vacate.
vacating
Example Sentences
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In a September 2024 motion, Murrill claimed that by vacating Brooks’ manslaughter conviction while he was a free man and not a prisoner, the court essentially pardoned him.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
That criticism was arguably often unfair but the long-serving right-back departed this summer, vacating the captaincy and leaving a void to fill.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 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
