Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demits
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The Senate is supposed to vet cabinet positions, but the president's decision to block the confirmation of a full-time official denies them this constitutional responsibility, McDaniel says.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
18 June 2026 -
The postponement denies the Giants (31-43) an opportunity to sweep a team for the first time this season.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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The 31-year-old is inducted months after officially ending his NHL career as the Hall waives its usual three-year waiting period.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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These benefits can be extended if residents are working, excused from the work requirement or are living in a county that waives the work requirement.—
Lizzie Kane,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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If the sitting governor dies, resigns or is removed from office, the lieutenant governor would assume the role.—
Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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But the rare situation of selecting an acting mayor in April 2027 will only commence if Biss resigns in time to trigger the special election.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Everyone quoted in the book ultimately disavows those rumors, including Yetnikoff.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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However, what if the board later disavows the director’s action, leaving the director personally exposed to that contract liability?—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Could this be the anarchic mind that emerges when the ego relinquishes its hold?—
Michael Pollan,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere, unless Carolina relinquishes his rights by not offering him a tender.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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The survey was conducted between October 15 and 20, among 1,000 likely voters, and disclaims a margin of error of +/- 4 percentage points.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Japan has recently taken steps to expand its defense posture, including lifting its ban on lethal arms exports and mulling changes to Article 9 of its constitution, which renounces war and the maintenance of armed forces.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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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,
15 Apr. 2026
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When the state abdicates its duty, the people must step in.—
William Morris,
Des Moines Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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When the federal government abdicates its responsibility for public health, states, localities, and communities of experts can still try to fill the void.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Demits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demits. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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