demitting

present participle of demit

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Verb
  • By waiving the legislation, foreign vessels could facilitate the transport of petroleum and fertilizer throughout the country’s ports, thus reducing potential supply disruptions that could further hike fuel prices.
    Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
  • In that way, waiving Jackson to sign a worse, cheaper player makes little sense.
    Tony East, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • But there’s no denying McIlroy was looking sleek with his Masters jacket, which was accompanied by a white shirt and green tie to match.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Responsible leadership means proactively preparing the enterprise workforce for this imminent organizational down-sizing and structural workplace transition rather than denying its clear historical inevitability.
    Barney Krishnan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • In September 2025, it was revealed that Ferguson sent an email to Epstein apologizing for publicly disowning him in a March 2011 interview with the Evening Standard.
    Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
  • The pastor approaches the line without fully disenchanting; a magician drawing attention to the trick without disowning its power.
    Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Six months after resigning, Phillips has yet to turn over any records.
    Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • Misan Harriman, chair of London’s Southbank Centre, is resigning following accusations of sharing antisemitic posts.
    Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • All three opening bids in the 2028 ideas primary lead by disclaiming any desire to raise taxes on the middle class.
    Editorial Board, Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Or was the report merely compiling existing information and disclaiming accuracy of its opinions?
    Tim Reynolds, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Washington County Board on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution disavowing the past practice of racial covenants and informing the public of their existence in the county.
    Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
  • There was an answer to that when Clivillés posted upset messages Thursday, disavowing Williams and showing some clear resentment there.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • But for Iran, reopening the strait does not mean relinquishing control of it.
    Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
  • Furthermore, leaders like George Washington achieved greatness not by hoarding power, but by relinquishing it.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Corbett, of Palatine, announced his independent candidacy days after renouncing the current state of the Republican Party and dropping his consulting business work with GOP contenders.
    Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
  • The program calls for the recognition of Israel and renouncing armed struggle, effectively sidelining Hamas and other factions.
    SAM METZ, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Demitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demitting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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