as in obligation
something one must do because of prior agreement
few incumbencies of her office are as distasteful to the college president as fund-raising, of which there seems to be no end
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Recent Examples of incumbency
Whatever controversies swirl around her currently, incumbency has its perks.
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David Mark, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
The analyst believes that due to its incumbency advantage, Lam is set to be the primary beneficiary as the NAND flash memory market invests in tool upgrades this year.
—Hakyung Kim,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
As the candidate associated with the incumbency, Vice President Harris struggled to make a compelling economic pitch to voters.
—Erin Doherty, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
The power of incumbency is particularly strong in Atlanta.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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David Mark, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
The analyst believes that due to its incumbency advantage, Lam is set to be the primary beneficiary as the NAND flash memory market invests in tool upgrades this year.
—Hakyung Kim,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
As the candidate associated with the incumbency, Vice President Harris struggled to make a compelling economic pitch to voters.
—Erin Doherty, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
The power of incumbency is particularly strong in Atlanta.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incumbency
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This idea, that Israel’s conduct in Gaza is in line with the U.S. military’s understanding of its own legal obligations, has become the general consensus among American military lawyers and their allies in the academy in recent years.—
Colin Jones,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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The masters of ballyhoo chopped it up on the delicate handling of awards campaigns, the elusiveness of Gen Z consumers and how marketing around blockbusters and franchises is now a year-round obligation to keep fans engaged and interested.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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President Donald Trump’s trade war has troubled markets and retail stocks in particular in recent weeks, especially his 145% duty on China .—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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There’s a lot of reason to like these odds as Raphinha is averaging 3.68 shots per 90 minutes on the year, 0.15 xG per shot (well above average), and will likely assume penalty duties in the absence of Lewandowski.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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When freed from this responsibility, women can pursue education that increases their earning potential by as much as twenty-five percent for each additional year in school.—
Megan Bruneau,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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India linked the attack to Pakistan after a group called Kashmir Resistance claimed responsibility on Telegram.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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The amendment was ratified in 1951, in the wake of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s four terms in office.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The City Council sued and requested an injunction blocking the opening of the ICE office, arguing that the agents stationed there would gain access to databases and personal information and raised concerns about deportations within the prison without due process.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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However, these new drugs carry significant challenges, including high costs, the need for frequent brain scans to monitor serious side effects and the risk of swelling or bleeding in the brain.—
Allen Chang,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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His role is to anticipate and meet his parents’ and siblings’ demands, no matter what—cough, cough—those needs might be.—
Cyndy Etler,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2025
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For Yi Ming, an inheritor of artistic traditions from different continents, that connection is the promise of contemporary art.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Despite his promise to redirect his attention to Tesla, a group of eight state treasurers questioned Musk’s leadership of the electric vehicle manufacturer.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Incumbency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incumbency. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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