1
as in waiving
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2
as in losing
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Adopt-a-Pet Day The Rancho Coastal Humane Society is among animal shelters statewide waiving pet adoption fees on June 6 for adult dogs, cats, and rabbits as part of the annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026 -
Still, after nine years in Cleveland, Garrett had to think before ultimately waiving his no-trade clause to go to the Rams.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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Polished enough for the global luxury buyer without losing contact with the raw material that made the coast desirable in the first place.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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While Journalism’s third at the Grade 2 Oaklawn in his 2026 debut was disappointing, there’s no shame in losing to White Abarrio and Sovereignty.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Clark endured one of the worst shooting nights of her career, making just four of 14 shots from the field while committing three turnovers.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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That spiraled into heavy addiction, committing his first bank robbery, and five years in federal prison.—
Rina Nakano,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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There’s a similar mismatch happening with fourth lines in the series, too, with Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour entrusting William Carrier, Mark Jankowski and Eric Robinson with key minutes and being rewarded with three key goals already in this series.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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What to read next NASA also wants SpaceX and Blue Origin to fully demonstrate successful uncrewed touchdowns on the moon, and liftoffs back to lunar orbit, before entrusting the lives of astronauts aboard the landers.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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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
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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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“Forfeiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forfeiting. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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