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Recent Examples of abdication
This type of deference to the executive, which relies on presidential good faith, now amounts to judicial abdication.
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Gregg Nunziata, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
He was proclaimed King Frederik X following the abdication of his mother, Queen Margrethe II.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Instead of eradicating catcher framing like full abdication to the robots would have, the challenge system adds new layers to the charade of trying to sell strikes.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Since 1979, total federal debt has exploded from under $1 trillion to over $39 trillion and continues to rise rapidly That’s the direct cost of this abdication.
—Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
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Gregg Nunziata, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
He was proclaimed King Frederik X following the abdication of his mother, Queen Margrethe II.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Instead of eradicating catcher framing like full abdication to the robots would have, the challenge system adds new layers to the charade of trying to sell strikes.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Since 1979, total federal debt has exploded from under $1 trillion to over $39 trillion and continues to rise rapidly That’s the direct cost of this abdication.
—Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abdication
Noun
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Looking at what the department could offer officers for competitive salaries and retirement is critical to retention, Carranza said.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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Finally, somebody is getting forced out of a job and into an early retirement who actually deserves it!—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Noun
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There was nothing to gain from their resignation, except simple unemployment.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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Lyles has not provided a clear reason for her resignation beyond wanting to spend more time with her family.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The liveried doormen hop to it like tree frogs, as if your every arrival and departure were a matter of the utmost urgency and significance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Savage, though, was particularly emotional when discussing the eventual departure of shortstop and back-to-back Big Ten player of the year Roch Cholowsky, who is widely expected to be a first-round pick.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Hupp said that departing is bittersweet.—
Shannon Tyler
May 31,
Idaho Statesman,
31 May 2026
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The Aztecs are hoping to upgrade the center position with both Heide and Compton departing.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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“Abdication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abdication. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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