as in obligation
something one must do because of prior agreement
few incumbencies of her office are as distasteful to the college president as fund-raising, of which there seems to be no end
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Recent Examples of incumbency
Whoever emerges from that primary will also lack the same incumbency advantage Ernst would have had, Peterson added.
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
But disruption rarely respects incumbency.
—Jason Wingard, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Well, the principle that govern the original Texas redistricting was incumbency protection.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 22 July 2025
Mayor Michelle Wu should come out of her City Hall bunker and challenge opponent Josh Kraft to three high-profile TV debates, debunking the usual incumbency strategy of campaigning in a protective bubble.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 29 May 2025
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
But disruption rarely respects incumbency.
—Jason Wingard, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Well, the principle that govern the original Texas redistricting was incumbency protection.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 22 July 2025
Mayor Michelle Wu should come out of her City Hall bunker and challenge opponent Josh Kraft to three high-profile TV debates, debunking the usual incumbency strategy of campaigning in a protective bubble.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incumbency
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Due to Brigham’s indefinite incarceration and inability to earn an income, Taylor is seeking a lump-sum child support payment from his estate to satisfy his monthly obligation until the child graduates from high school or turns 18.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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The commission also emphasized that Verizon’s stricter unlocking obligations never applied industry-wide.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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The two attorneys made a slew of arguments to defend their position, including that the pair of lawmakers did not have legal standing to bring a suit related to their official duties in the first place.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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An off-duty Naperville police officer witnessed the crash and pulled the driver out of the Tesla.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Bison have carried their stories, teachings, and responsibilities for centuries.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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By 2030, the company expects Atlas to take on more complex responsibilities, including repetitive and heavy-load assembly work.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Anyone with information about the identities of the passengers on the transit bus was asked to contact the Tehama County Coroner's office at (530) 527-1130.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Mariano’s office released a statement Wednesday updating the status of the longtime Democratic state lawmaker, who has been absent from the State House while recovering at home.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
15 Jan. 2026
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Wakeland will provide a case manager and activities coordinator, with services tailored to individual needs on a voluntary basis.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Depending on your space, heating needs, and comfort levels, a space heater can be an efficient heat source.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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The two countries did made tentative overtures in the late 1990s, when Iranians were electing politicians on promises of greater personal freedom and openness.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Calvo said two additional campaign promises will be addressed Tuesday, including tackling the high cost of water service and pushing for property tax cuts for residents 65 and older.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Incumbency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incumbency. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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