How to Use waive in a Sentence

waive

verb

• She waived her right to a lawyer.
• The university waives the application fee for low-income students.
• The judge ruled in Bal’s favor, and the debt was waived.
  — Robin Kaiser-Schatzlein, New York Times, 20 Nov. 2023
• Green told the court that Adams would not waive that right.
  — Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 21 Oct. 2020
• For some in the front office, the idea of a waive-and-stretch is a non-starter.
  — Chris Fedor, cleveland, 11 June 2021
• That cost of care was also part of the lawsuit; the state agreed to waive the bill.
  — Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2022
• The Saints waived Book as part of their roster cuts ahead of the 2022 season.
  — Nicole Yang, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2023
• Adoption fees for all large dogs have been waived through the end of May.
  — Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
• As part of the agreement, Lear had to waive his right to appeal.
  — Emilie Eaton, ExpressNews.com, 24 Nov. 2020
• Now 57, Yates opts each year to waive her right to be reviewed.
  — Steve Helling, PEOPLE.com, 5 Apr. 2022
• Oliver waived his right to be present when the verdict was read aloud.
  — Maggie Prosser, Dallas News, 4 Apr. 2023
• The card comes with a $95 annual fee, which is waived the first year.
  — Ben Luthi, wsj.com, 3 Dec. 2023
• In exchange, Lenhard agreed to waive any future claim against the city.
  — Bryan Schott, The Salt Lake Tribune, 27 Oct. 2022
• Many high-yield savings accounts waive fees, but this isn’t the case across the board.
  — Ivana Pino, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2022
• The turnaround from waived to role player came even faster than from draftee to cut.
  — Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
• Wilson had to waive a no-trade clause to accept the move to Denver.
  — Tim Booth, ajc, 9 Mar. 2022
• The Dolphins waived running back Nate Noel to make room for Hilton.
  — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 July 2025
• The Broncos waived Orton during the 2011 season, and the Chiefs claimed him.
  — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2024
• But Garoppolo would have to waive his no-trade clause to join a new team.
  — cleveland, 29 Aug. 2022
• Williams did not waive his rights and refused to speak, the affidavits said.
  — Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 13 July 2023
• With Zeller now on board, the Rockets will have to decide whether to waive Zeller or keep him on the roster.
  — Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
• At his arraignment, Lester waived the reading of the charges and pleaded not guilty.
  — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2024
• China was forced to waive debts for 17 African countries last year.
  — Faustine Ngila, Quartz, 10 Jan. 2023
• However, that wasn't the case, and many people still waive their rights.
  — Lauren Castle, The Arizona Republic, 9 Mar. 2021
• As part of the plea, Brown waived the right to receive jail credit for time served in the county lockup.
  — Carol Robinson | [e-mail], al, 17 Mar. 2023
• A couple of his son’s friends skated over and waived to Tony and the rest of the Girard family.
  — Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 11 May 2024
• Pay with points at brands that waive resort fees for award stays, like Hilton and Hyatt.
  — Nerd Wallet, oregonlive, 7 July 2022
• Lauper and her team wrangled friends to waive their fees and called in favors.
  — Jon Wertheim, Vulture, 25 June 2021
• Boston waived wing Miles Norris, who joined the team on a two-way contract late last season.
  — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2025
• Dear pedestrians, please waive a few cars through before crossing.
  — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025