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Recent Examples of abdication
Voluntary abdication has a precedent in the country.
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Staff Author, PEOPLE, 23 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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Staff Author, PEOPLE, 23 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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Tulsi Gabbard, who on May 22 announced her resignation as director of national intelligence, is expected to be at the Camp David meeting.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
27 May 2026
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And in Dehesa Elementary School District, Elizabeth Carzoli — who left as superintendent and principal that year — was paid $126,986 in other pay, on top of $126,339 base pay, under her resignation agreement.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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The highly anticipated model marks a departure from the aesthetic of typical Ferraris and comes even as other luxury car manufacturers, notably Porsche and Lamborghini, have scaled back on plans to launch their own EVs due to weak demand.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 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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This evocative tale explores the uncertainty of leaving home, even if departing means rejoining a cherished relationship.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Abdication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abdication. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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