waive
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Hearn acknowledged that virtually every other party involved preferred New York, with Matchroom even exploring what compensation would be required to waive the UK clause.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
“I know how it feels to waive rent someone genuinely owes you,” he adds.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
Under this bill as it stands, the president may waive almost any of its provisions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
They’ll have to either trade or waive a player to be at the league maximum number of 15.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
“I waive shifgrethor,” said Yegey, “what are you getting at, Estraven?”
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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The agreement also waives banking and transport sanctions to facilitate oil sales, people familiar with the pact said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
Frequent users can save $5 per order on average by signing up for the app’s subscription service, DashPass, which costs $9.99 per month or $96 per year and waives fees on certain orders, DoorDash said.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 6, 2026
The federal program also waives fees and requirements for “legitimate” recycling of certain hazardous wastes, such as scrap metal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 2, 2025
They cannot be prosecuted for any crime unless their home country waives the immunity.
From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2025
Some Argie diplomat in New York, still harping on about the Belgrano being outside the zone, said Britain no longer rules the waves, it just waives the rules.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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But on Friday morning, the Rams announced they had waived Smith.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
The latter two sanctions remain part of the amended decision but the eight-point deduction for this season has been waived.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
To encourage some large traders to offer liquidity as market-makers, Kalshi has waived trading fees and provided monthly cash stipends.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
If they’re still not budging, you can request other concessions, such as a discounted deposit, free parking or a waived pet fee.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
Not only did the man agree to take Caroline on as a private pupil, he waived the fee.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
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Some sellers reported having to sign clauses waiving their right to compensation in the event of a drone strike on warehouse facilities.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
Brittan, from Devon, who spoke to the BBC after waiving her automatic lifelong right to anonymity, described the Met as "shambolic, incompetent and complicit".
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
“By agreeing to this settlement, and waiving their right to appeal, Justin Baldoni and every individual defendant now face personal liability for abusing the legal system to silence and intimidate Ms. Lively,” the attorneys said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
There would be no waiving of a fine for a third child, like me.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
The judge warned Joe repeatedly that a guilty plea meant waiving his right to a trial, his right to testify, and his right to appeal her ruling.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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