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.
—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.
—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.
—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.
—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.
—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.
—Douglas E. Schoen, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incumbency
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Some reports describe a strategy devised by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council in which every American obligation is to be matched by an Iranian step, each taken only after Washington has verifiably met its own commitments.—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
19 June 2026
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From there, aspiring digital nomads should research countries offering remote-work visas, understand tax obligations, develop a realistic travel budget and assemble a technology setup that supports uninterrupted productivity.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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With a V-neck and button-up front, this top transitions easily from the office to off-duty plans.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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Royals manager Matt Quatraro pulled double-duty Thursday.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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In the interim, Deputy Superintendent Melissa Balknight assumed Hill’s responsibilities.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
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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.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
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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.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
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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.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
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District officials said staffing and budget decisions are made at the school and department level by building and department leaders based on the needs of individual schools and departments.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Adding urgency to its efforts is the need to stave off any prospect of Reform UK winning a general election.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Amendment 3 is loaded with misleading and deceptive language, like a scam artist’s promise to triple your money overnight.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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The Braves had lost four of five, a rare mishap in what’s been a season of so much promise.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
20 June 2026
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“Incumbency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incumbency. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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