as in retirement
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Recent Examples of abdication
Saying and doing nothing—letting the games go on without comment as the boot heel comes down on the whole sector, is a complete abdication of mission and responsibility.
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Ars Staff, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2025
This abdication of responsibility has only emboldened educational technology companies to collect and monetize student data with impunity.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Those that do not will discover, perhaps abruptly, that trust without verification is simply abdication.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Fordwich noted that abdication isn’t typically the norm for the British royal family.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Ars Staff, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2025
This abdication of responsibility has only emboldened educational technology companies to collect and monetize student data with impunity.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Those that do not will discover, perhaps abruptly, that trust without verification is simply abdication.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Fordwich noted that abdication isn’t typically the norm for the British royal family.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abdication
Noun
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Like an aging slugger stepping up to the plate again after their retirement, the 78-year-old John was given a returning hero’s welcome by the 27,000-strong audience.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Souter continued to hear and decide cases on the First Circuit in retirement.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
Noun
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One method for shrinking the staff will be to offer a voluntary deferred resignation program to employees of the Federal Reserve Board who would be fully eligible to retire at the end of 2027.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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One of the nonprofits that received millions from the Hope Florida Foundation last year took in and spent the money without the knowledge of its board of directors, the group’s chairman wrote Wednesday in a resignation letter.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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In terms of potential additions to the leadership group following Alexander-Arnold’s departure, Alexis Mac Allister would be a popular choice.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Travelers are advised to consult a healthcare provider before departure and to remain informed through official channels.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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“Abdication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abdication. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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