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
But presidential results are a useful lens because of their high turnout and ability to offer a clearer view of partisan trends than congressional elections, which can be highly influenced by incumbency.
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Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
The upcoming election may influence the council’s decision, as appointing someone who plans to run in 2027 could give the candidate an incumbency advantage.
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Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
Park is seeking her second term with the benefit of incumbency and the backing of two powerful unions, the Los Angeles Police Protective League and the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City.
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Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Bass has experience, incumbency, and the support of the city’s powerful labor unions in an overwhelmingly Democratic city.
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Douglas E. Schoen,
Washington Post,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
The upcoming election may influence the council’s decision, as appointing someone who plans to run in 2027 could give the candidate an incumbency advantage.
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Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
Park is seeking her second term with the benefit of incumbency and the backing of two powerful unions, the Los Angeles Police Protective League and the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City.
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Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Bass has experience, incumbency, and the support of the city’s powerful labor unions in an overwhelmingly Democratic city.
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Douglas E. Schoen,
Washington Post,
1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incumbency
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If a joint bill or obligation appears unexpectedly, review the details together, then document who will do what by when.
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Other types of debts that are not eligible for debt settlement plans include federal student loans and most tax obligations.
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That estimate does not include costs associated with year-round state workers whose regular duties were diverted to support the session, including legislative staff and law enforcement officers.
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In a bid to maintain a peaceful atmosphere, demonstrators have been seen offering roses to police officers on duty.
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In the interim, Deputy Superintendent Melissa Balknight assumed Hill’s responsibilities.
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In that way, a commitment to physical fitness and its various metrics offers leaders greater tolerance for the demanding responsibilities of the role.
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The earthquake’s shallow depth also allowed it to be felt across a wide region of the country, including Caracas, where residents reported intense shaking that forced evacuations from residential buildings, offices and shopping centers.
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However, in a recent court filing, Larimer County District Attorney Gordon McLaughlin's office moved to dismiss the arson charge after a reexamination of the evidence.
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Handle power dynamics well by stating needs and listening for fears beneath reactions.
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Instead, the space agency is planning a mission to rescue the telescope and extend its mission for several more years – negating the need to spend more money to replace the observatory, NASA said in a press release.
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Earlier, a cooperative sextile from Jupiter steadies nerves and supports practical tasks, clear promises, and useful teamwork.
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Salinas, a lawyer representing the families of recruits, estimates that there are at least 800 Peruvians fighting for Russia right now, many of whom signed up on the promise of high salaries.
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“Incumbency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incumbency. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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