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Recent Examples of abdication
To ignore a statute already on the books to get our sickest into lifesaving treatment is unacceptable and an abdication of authority.
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U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
When George's older brother King Edward announced his abdication in 1936, George became King George VI.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
Late in his career, Hakuho partook in the last tournament of the Heisei era, which ended in 2019 with the abdication of Emperor Akihito.
—Joshua Hunt, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
The last time a royal was removed from the line of succession was after the abdication of King Edward VIII in 1936.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
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U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
When George's older brother King Edward announced his abdication in 1936, George became King George VI.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
Late in his career, Hakuho partook in the last tournament of the Heisei era, which ended in 2019 with the abdication of Emperor Akihito.
—Joshua Hunt, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
The last time a royal was removed from the line of succession was after the abdication of King Edward VIII in 1936.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abdication
Noun
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Millions of Americans are turning to AI chatbots for help with their finances, asking about budgets, debt payoff plans, retirement strategies and investment options.—
Michelle Singletary,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Her elevation to the appellate court would fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Richard Huffman.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Desmond was not present, having submitted his letter of resignation April 20.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, a resignation or even a leave of absence now looks like a logical outcome.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The 38-year-old was hired as the club’s new under-21s coach from Southampton’s academy last summer and then promoted to Rosenior’s backroom staff after impressing in a two-game spell at the helm following Enzo Maresca’s departure in January.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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This evocative tale explores the uncertainty of leaving home, even if departing means rejoining a cherished relationship.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
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Travel at some of the region’s largest airports was sharply curtailed with more than 5,000 flights — arriving and departing — were canceled Monday from Ronald Reagan Washington International Airport in Arlington, VA, north to Boston’s Logan International Airport.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Abdication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abdication. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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