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as in to relinquish
to give up (as a position of authority) formally
in wake of the corruption scandal, the congressman was forced to renounce his seat in the House
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as in to withdraw
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to)
after another failed romance he vowed that he was renouncing the world and becoming a monk
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Recent Examples of renounce
She’s since voted to block military aid to Israel and renounced the group.
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David Weigel,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
Japan has recently taken steps to expand its defense posture, including lifting its ban on lethal arms exports and mulling changes to Article 9 of its constitution, which renounces war and the maintenance of armed forces.
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Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
In fact, at this point, 4 of the 6 kids have publicly taken steps to renounce the Pitt name, and the two that haven’t are the least public ones.
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Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
29 May 2026
The former monarch renounced her title in January 2024 on the 52nd anniversary of her accession.
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Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for renounce
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
Japan has recently taken steps to expand its defense posture, including lifting its ban on lethal arms exports and mulling changes to Article 9 of its constitution, which renounces war and the maintenance of armed forces.
—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
In fact, at this point, 4 of the 6 kids have publicly taken steps to renounce the Pitt name, and the two that haven’t are the least public ones.
—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
29 May 2026
The former monarch renounced her title in January 2024 on the 52nd anniversary of her accession.
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Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Willow Nightingale relinquished the championship in May due to a shoulder injury that also forced her out of the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament, leading AEW to create this match to crown a new champion.
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But for Iran, reopening the strait does not mean relinquishing control of it.
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About 71 percent of the SPAC’s cash pool stayed in the merger rather than being withdrawn by investors.
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This means they can be revised or withdrawn without legislation.
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Greg Chavarria resigned in 2024, then Susan Grant served almost a year as acting city manager.
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Scotland Coach Steve Clarke Resigns Steve Clarke has resigned as head coach after leading Scotland to its first men’s World Cup in 28 years.
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The journal typically adds a large RETRACTED notice across digital papers that have been retracted, leaving them available for download.
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The remote control has mixed reviews, with this seemingly retracting from its otherwise glowing reviews.
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Edward shared the news of his engagement and plan to abdicate during a BBC radio broadcast in December 1936.
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Queen Elizabeth's uncle Edward VIII abdicated the throne within a year of his ascension in order to marry a two-time divorcée, Wallis Simpson.
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His opponent claimed that created a conflict of interest, which Weiser denied.
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The two housekeepers denied having such a conversation with Brown, noting language differences would have made such a discussion unlikely.
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“Renounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renounce. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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