as in to waive
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That was apparent when the Hornets brought him back in February on a two-year deal just five days after he was waived in a roster crunch.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026 -
To rub salt into the wounds of longtime fans, MLB agreed to waive its $300 million relocation fee.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
12 June 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 16 Jun. 2026.
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