as in to waive
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The agency waived age limits for new recruits, relaxed its vetting process, and decreased the training period for incoming officers.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026 -
The companies are waiving fees and fare differences, as long as the new ticket is for the same cabin level.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
28 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 2026.
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