abdication

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Recent Examples of abdication Critics of the bill saw the presidents' failure to speak out, while hundreds of students and faculty did, as an abdication of responsibility. Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025 Given Congress’s abdication of its constitutional role, the courts remain the best immediate vehicle for combatting Trump’s excesses. Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 27 June 2025 Pahlavi’s speech on Tuesday was perhaps his boldest assertion of authority since the abdication of his father. Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 17 June 2025 The Queen cited her health during a New Year’s Eve 2023 speech announcing her abdication. Jillian Frankel, People.com, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for abdication
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Noun
  • Consider exploring plan design options and retirement savings vehicles, such as a cash balance pension plan or individual 401(k).
    Kristin McKenna, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • What makes this level of dedication all the more remarkable is that Dodds is 78, an age when most of his peers are enjoying the fruits of retirement.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • After the resignation of the current Prime Minister, Denys Shmyhal, Ukrainian lawmakers have 30 days to vote on the next Prime Minister.
    Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • This religious ceremony confirms his resignation from the throne to the gods and triggers the succession process.
    Alex Apatoff, People.com, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • The allegations were a key factor in Newey’s departure.
    Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • Yes, the departures from last year’s title team now include Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porziņģis, Luke Kornet and most likely Al Horford.
    Steve Buckley, New York Times, 9 July 2025

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