as in to waive
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Veteran Christian Ramirez started in the CONCACAF Champions Cup opener, but had his contract bought out Saturday and was waived by the club.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026 -
Possibly inspired by Gisèle, Joanne Young has waived her right to anonymity.—
Gaby Wood,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Wave (aside or off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wave%20%28aside%20or%20off%29. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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