1
as in renounces
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to)
abjured some long-held beliefs when she converted to another religion
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2
as in avoids
to resist the temptation of
a strict religious sect that abjures the luxuries, comforts, and conveniences of the modern world
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Miami will have the ability to use multiple sizable salary cap exceptions if Wiggins opts out or if Wiggins stays but Miami renounces Powell, which remove his cap hold and eliminate his Bird rights.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
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The first follows the Rajput king Ratansen of Chitor (a fortress in what is now Chittorgarh, Rajasthan), who renounces his throne and travels as a yogi (wandering ascetic) to the island kingdom of Simhal to win the legendary Padmavati.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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Rideshare and taxis are widely available too, but light rail avoids the post-match traffic gridlock.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Charles, who is the British head of state but not the head of government, typically avoids politics in public.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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For example, if a Medicare Advantage plan withdraws from a market or leaves the Medicare program, its enrollees can qualify for a supplemental plan without being asked health questions or charged more for having preexisting conditions.—
Julie Appleby,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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University officials deactivated the group the same day they were notified, citing campus policies that allow suspension of student organizations when a parent or governing body withdraws recognition or when groups violate state law.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Lincoln’s version unfolds and retracts when the Navigator’s engine starts and stops.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Initially hidden, the rotary controller—emblazoned with the Spirit of Ecstasy icon—is revealed when the armrest retracts upon entry.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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Doctors and patients have long criticized prior authorizations, saying in surveys and government oversight reports that the practice routinely delays or denies care.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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He was also sued for battery, emotional distress, and fraud in April and accused of inflicting physical, emotional, and psychological damage by 18-year-old influencer Alorah Ziva, which Peters denies.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
6 May 2026
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“Abjures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abjures. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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