disfranchises

Definition of disfranchisesnext
present tense third-person singular of disfranchise
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Verb
  • Litigation brought by five Maryland independents is also challenging the constitutionality of a primary system that shuts out the very voters who fund it.
    Terry Lierman, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2026
  • That shuts out about 70 percent of the middle class, not to mention all of those households who earn less than $53,000.
    Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This prevents the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module from running a brake pad self-adjustment routine that can contribute to the battery drain.
    Hartford Courant, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
  • The Doncic absence prevents the Lakers from properly evaluating their roster against playoff competition, complicating their ability to assess key personnel needs for the offseason.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Verb
  • The hydropower from Glen Canyon Dam that holds back Lake Powell serves more than 350,000 homes.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 May 2026
  • Nmecha holds back, posing doubt for Sanchez and a narrow window for his pass out.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Subscription excludes print edition.
    New York Times, New York Times, 11 May 2026
  • The authors found tariffs have already had a measurable impact on inflation, specifically core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices.
    Tristan Bove, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • In contrast, targeting NTR1 activates a particular signaling protein and blocks pain.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
  • But then maybe Embiid blocks him from behind.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • Vast terrain hinders search The immediate area in Stewart County where the search is currently contained is covered with big trees and steep hills, as well as snakes and ticks, according to the sheriff.
    Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
  • The anti-caking coating that prevents cheese from sticking together also hinders cheese from blending or melting into other foods with ease.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • The Dare Market app allows people to challenge one another to complete dares for prizes or money, but discourages users from breaking any laws, Perfito said.
    James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
  • That ruling comes after a federal appeals court sided with Kalshi over New Jersey last month, boosting the fledgling industry’s hopes that the Supreme Court takes up the issue — and discourages Congress from passing any bill that might protect states’ lane.
    Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
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“Disfranchises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disfranchises. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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