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
Whatever controversies swirl around her currently, incumbency has its perks.
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David Mark, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
As the candidate associated with the incumbency, Vice President Harris struggled to make a compelling economic pitch to voters.
—Erin Doherty, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
Mixed year: Democracy and incumbency in Asia From India and Japan to South Korea and Indonesia, and Pakistan and Sri Lanka to Taiwan, elections dominated 2024.
—Curtis S. Chin and Jose B. Collazo, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
The temptation to exploit the power of incumbency to fight malfeasance on eye-for-an-eye terms is strong.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 31 Mar. 2025
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David Mark, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
As the candidate associated with the incumbency, Vice President Harris struggled to make a compelling economic pitch to voters.
—Erin Doherty, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
Mixed year: Democracy and incumbency in Asia From India and Japan to South Korea and Indonesia, and Pakistan and Sri Lanka to Taiwan, elections dominated 2024.
—Curtis S. Chin and Jose B. Collazo, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
The temptation to exploit the power of incumbency to fight malfeasance on eye-for-an-eye terms is strong.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incumbency
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During a Monday appearance on Fox News, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration had taken steps to inform senior Democratic leaders about the strikes in advance, despite having no obligation to do so.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2025
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Iran likely would not have been able to breach its nonproliferation obligations — as reported by the U.N. International Atomic Energy Agency — had Trump not trashed the pact that President Obama and other world powers, including Russia, made with Iran to limit its nuclear program.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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Following the shooting, he was overwhelmed by funeral arrangements, communications with the police, the duty of informing friends and family, legal paperwork, and more.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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Gunn explained that Chesterton and Porter Police each have one dispatcher on duty answering calls for their respective departments.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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While no group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, Syrian Interior Ministry spokesman Noureddine Al-Baba suggested ISIS as a likely culprit following a preliminary investigation.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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Hackers aligned with Iran have claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on President Trump’s Truth Social platform, according to the cyber nonprofit Center for Internet Security (CIS).—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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After negotiating with Montes for about 40 minutes, a small team of deputies were able to enter the home and rescue the child unharmed, the sheriff’s office said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2025
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Your most sophisticated versions pair flawlessly with loafers, soft ballet flats, and Mary Janes at the office.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
24 June 2025
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Breslow addressed three areas of need in starting pitching, bullpen help and another bat for the lineup.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Meta alone are expected to invest more than $320 billion combined in AI development this year, and the need for team experts is on the rise.—
Sophie Alcorn,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Those unfulfilled promises, combined with growing negative sentiment toward immigration enforcement, may give them an edge during next year’s midterms, Santiago said.—
Siena Duncan,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2025
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No tax on tips and overtime pay Eliminating taxes on tips and overtime pay is one of President Donald Trump's most popular campaign promises, and the Senate kept it – but with a cap.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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“Incumbency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incumbency. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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