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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.
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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.
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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.
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Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for abdication
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
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New recruits must work years to equal starting pay at nearby departments, and retirement benefits only kick in after 30 years, compared to 20 years elsewhere, Weiner said.
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Seniors can expect expenses of $730,000 and income of $521,000 in retirement.
Noun
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After more than three additional months with no change in status, Carvalho decided to step down, sending a resignation letter late Sunday that took effect immediately.
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More legal matters for Gateway The decision closes another legal door for Gateway Church following the resignation of Pastor Morris two years ago this month.
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The trade comes after years of uncertainty surrounding Milwaukee's direction following the departure of championship-winning head coach Mike Budenholzer in 2023 and caps a steady decline that culminated in the Bucks missing the 2026 playoffs.
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The pound eased against major currencies as speculation mounted that Starmer was going to set out a timetable for his departure.
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This year’s primary should be wide open, with DeSantis departing, but the party has anointed one candidate, Koger said.
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At the recent practice session in KCK, fans of the team gathered near the stadium just to catch a glimpse of their bus arriving and departing.
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“Abdication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abdication. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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