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Noun
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Unfortunately, after 19 seasons in the league and being a fan of the game since retirement, Hall of Famer CC Sabathia isn’t surprised to see fans fight over baseballs.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025 -
Its longtime publisher, John Morse, was forced into early retirement.—
Stefan Fatsis,
The Atlantic,
13 Sep. 2025
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His exit, which was was first reported by The Wall Street Journal earlier this month, was part of a string of high-profile departures at Musk's AI startup.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Running constant checks on gate numbers and departure times.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Sue threatens to call the police and an emotional Santana then shoves her backward into a bookshelf in the corner of her office before appearing slightly surprised at her own behavior and leaving.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Cooper wasn't the only star leaving, as Khalil Mack was traded to the Chicago Bears before the NFL deadline as well.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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How much of the two presidents Alaskans will be able to see beyond their aircraft arriving and departing is unclear.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
14 Aug. 2025
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An exit without an entry is an abdication of your duty as founder.—
Ken Polk,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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These actions amount to an abdication of our international leadership and a forfeiture of our global influence.—
Jason Carter,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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But the exiting thunderstorms are also bringing some relief to fire crews.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In the wake of his second resignation from Blair’s government, Mandelson became a European Commissioner when Britain was still in the European Union, before returning to front line British politics in 2008 to serve under Blair’s successor, Gordon Brown.—
Pan Pylas,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Conservatives and the Scottish National Party demanded Mandelson’s resignation, while the Liberal Democrats pressed for an investigation.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Harris County Sheriff's Office confirmed to ABC News that Vides has been on administrative leave since December 2024 pending an internal affairs investigation.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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If your company offers emergency leave for bereavement or illness but not immigration, your policies are not inclusive.—
Jenn Tardy,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Stepping down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepping%20down. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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