as in retirement
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Recent Examples of abdication
Implying that some can follow rules while others have no agency to do the same is nothing but the soft bigotry of low expectations and an abdication of a collective responsibility that can easily pervade the rest of the city.
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David Garten, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
Among various arguments, such groups complain that such a scheme would likely violate humanitarian and refugee conventions the U.K. is signatory to, and would represent an abdication of the country’s obligations.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The abdication was considerable, and the potential for abuse was great.
—James Santel, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
For Johnson, what an abdication of duty to the taxpayers of this city.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
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David Garten, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
Among various arguments, such groups complain that such a scheme would likely violate humanitarian and refugee conventions the U.K. is signatory to, and would represent an abdication of the country’s obligations.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The abdication was considerable, and the potential for abuse was great.
—James Santel, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
For Johnson, what an abdication of duty to the taxpayers of this city.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abdication
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Along with the 1-800 wait time information, the Social Security metrics page also included processing time for retirement, survivor, and Medicare benefits.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Welch spent his retirement in glory; Kozlowski spent six years in jail.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Thomas Mazzucco, Corpus’ lead counsel, has also challenged the impartiality of the process, arguing that Supervisors Ray Mueller and Noelia Corzo — who have publicly called for Corpus’ resignation — should have recused themselves.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
20 June 2025
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Johnson’s appointment follows former President Robinson’s resignation in July 2024, amid fallout from a scandal involving a bogus $237 million donation pledge.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
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Despite his longevity, Antonio’s impending departure is the best move for both parties, with head coach Graham Potter aiming to kickstart a new era in 2025-26.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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The restaurant, open since 1996 and once recognized on a Texas Monthly list of the state’s best breakfasts, closed June 14 with the departure of operator Brenda Lester.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2025
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“Abdication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abdication. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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