Relinquish
verb
To give up something such as power, responsibility or a claim.
He will relinquish his role as CEO at the end of the year.
verb
To stop holding something.
After his defeat, he relinquished the championship title.
verb
To let go or release.
He relinquished his grip on the steering wheel.
verb
To give up something such as power, responsibility or a claim.
He will relinquish his role as CEO at the end of the year.
verb
To stop holding something.
After his defeat, he relinquished the championship title.
verb
To let go or release.
He relinquished his grip on the steering wheel.
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Pro Tip 1/3Not Just Objects
Relinquish isn't only about physical items; it can refer to abstract things like roles or claims.
She reluctantly relinquished her claim to the estate.
Pro Tip 2/3Voluntary Action
Relinquishing often involves a conscious decision to surrender something voluntarily.
He chose to relinquish his parental rights.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Context
The word 'relinquish' is formal and used in official or serious situations.
The general was forced to relinquish command of the army.
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What It Takes to Keep...
their homeland in exchange for peace money and services the tribes moved on to a reservation and american farmers moved into the territory relinquished by the tribes to further enhance agricultural development u.s bureau of reclamation at the time known as the reclamation service dammed lakes and drained the
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The Eco-Creators Helping...
and suffering, we limit our capacity and shirk our duty to change the course of humanity for the better. By looking for good and working towards the good, we empower ourselves to be agents of good in the fight for the future that we deserve. The alternative -- giving up hope -- only relinquishes power
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Stories: Legacies of who...
He pulled over. A pregnant lady, Mrs. Hamilton, got on the bus. She ran to the back and got on, not knowing he was trying to have me relinquish my seat. And she sat right next to me. "The two of you need to get up so I can drive on." "Sir, I paid my dime, I paid my fare.
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The dark history of the...
the Republic made Lili’uokalani sign a document that claimed to relinquish her throne, and they imprisoned her in the palace. Under constant guard, she composed songs expressing her love for her people and began making a patchwork quilt that told the story of her life.
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The Exhilarating Peace...
At this point, my body receives this information, and my lungs start relaxing. I relinquish all control, and relax completely. The pressure starts crushing me, and it doesn't feel bad at all. I even feel like I'm in a cocoon, protected. And the dive continues.
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History vs. Augustus -...
and relinquished control of the army when he resigned his consul post. Mere optics. He used his military influence and personal wealth to stack the Senate in his favor, while retaining the powers of a tribune and the right to celebrate military triumphs.
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This ancient rock is...
So in an ironic twist, microbial life made way for complex life, and in essence, relinquished its three-billion-year reign over the planet. Today, we humans dig up fossilized complex life and burn it for fuel.
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Amanda Williams: Why I...
he said, "But he could still come!" He had assumed full ownership of this project and was not willing to relinquish it, even to me, its author. That, for me, was success.
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Safari Live - Day 32 PIPE...
has been ousted which would be very unusual generally Eagles pair for life so really quite strange I'm not sure why the dark form male would relinquish this
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Rev. Tom Honey: How...
and then relinquished control forever, so that natural processes could occur, and evolution run its course. This seems more acceptable,
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What It Takes to Keep...
their homeland in exchange for peace money and services the tribes moved on to a reservation and american farmers moved into the territory relinquished by the tribes to further enhance agricultural development u.s bureau of reclamation at the time known as the reclamation service dammed lakes and drained the
Video examples
The Eco-Creators Helping...
and suffering, we limit our capacity and shirk our duty to change the course of humanity for the better. By looking for good and working towards the good, we empower ourselves to be agents of good in the fight for the future that we deserve. The alternative -- giving up hope -- only relinquishes power
Video examples
Stories: Legacies of who...
He pulled over. A pregnant lady, Mrs. Hamilton, got on the bus. She ran to the back and got on, not knowing he was trying to have me relinquish my seat. And she sat right next to me. "The two of you need to get up so I can drive on." "Sir, I paid my dime, I paid my fare.
Video examples
The dark history of the...
the Republic made Lili’uokalani sign a document that claimed to relinquish her throne, and they imprisoned her in the palace. Under constant guard, she composed songs expressing her love for her people and began making a patchwork quilt that told the story of her life.
Video examples
The Exhilarating Peace...
At this point, my body receives this information, and my lungs start relaxing. I relinquish all control, and relax completely. The pressure starts crushing me, and it doesn't feel bad at all. I even feel like I'm in a cocoon, protected. And the dive continues.
Video examples
History vs. Augustus -...
and relinquished control of the army when he resigned his consul post. Mere optics. He used his military influence and personal wealth to stack the Senate in his favor, while retaining the powers of a tribune and the right to celebrate military triumphs.
Video examples
This ancient rock is...
So in an ironic twist, microbial life made way for complex life, and in essence, relinquished its three-billion-year reign over the planet. Today, we humans dig up fossilized complex life and burn it for fuel.
Video examples
Amanda Williams: Why I...
he said, "But he could still come!" He had assumed full ownership of this project and was not willing to relinquish it, even to me, its author. That, for me, was success.
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Safari Live - Day 32 PIPE...
has been ousted which would be very unusual generally Eagles pair for life so really quite strange I'm not sure why the dark form male would relinquish this
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Rev. Tom Honey: How...
and then relinquished control forever, so that natural processes could occur, and evolution run its course. This seems more acceptable,
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Nia Vardalos
Canadian Actress
Our daughter was not damaged or hurt in any way. She was simply relinquished to foster care by two people who were not ready to be parents. I admire them for giving her the chance for a better life. And I am grateful they gave my husband and me the opportunity to be parents.
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Pierre Poilievre
Canadian Politician
As prime minister, I would relinquish to citizens as much of my social, political, and economic control as possible, leaving people to cultivate their own personal prosperity and to govern their own affairs as directly as possible.
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Hassan Rouhani
Iranian Leader
A constructive approach to diplomacy doesn't mean relinquishing one's rights. It means engaging with one's counterparts, on the basis of equal footing and mutual respect, to address shared concerns and achieve shared objectives.
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Juan Guaido
Venezuelan Politician
It's important to remember that a dictator will not freely relinquish power after having hijacked the constitution and ruled with threats and promises. Sometimes it is necessary to put enough pressure on him that he leaves.
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Jessica Lange
American Actress
The natural state of motherhood is unselfishness. When you become a mother, you are no longer the center of your own universe. You relinquish that position to your children.
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Jon Bon Jovi
American Singer
Women have always ruled my life, be it my mother, my wife, my assistant, or my daughter, so I don't really fight with them. I relinquished control years ago.
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Irvin D. Yalom
American Psychologist
Sometime early in life, I developed the notion - one which I have never relinquished - that writing a novel is the very finest thing a person can do.
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Neil Young
Canadian Singer
To protect our freedoms, it seems we're going to have to relinquish some of our freedoms for a short period of time.
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Isabel Yosito
American Artist
Dear is your heart and close your hand, I relinquish all to love's dysmorphic command.
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Kjell Magne Bondevik
Norwegian Statesman
We must never relinquish the vision of a humane society and a humane world.
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Nia Vardalos
Canadian Actress
Our daughter was not damaged or hurt in any way. She was simply relinquished to foster care by two people who were not ready to be parents. I admire them for giving her the chance for a better life. And I am grateful they gave my husband and me the opportunity to be parents.
Quote examples
Pierre Poilievre
Canadian Politician
As prime minister, I would relinquish to citizens as much of my social, political, and economic control as possible, leaving people to cultivate their own personal prosperity and to govern their own affairs as directly as possible.
Quote examples
Hassan Rouhani
Iranian Leader
A constructive approach to diplomacy doesn't mean relinquishing one's rights. It means engaging with one's counterparts, on the basis of equal footing and mutual respect, to address shared concerns and achieve shared objectives.
Quote examples
Juan Guaido
Venezuelan Politician
It's important to remember that a dictator will not freely relinquish power after having hijacked the constitution and ruled with threats and promises. Sometimes it is necessary to put enough pressure on him that he leaves.
Quote examples
Jessica Lange
American Actress
The natural state of motherhood is unselfishness. When you become a mother, you are no longer the center of your own universe. You relinquish that position to your children.
Quote examples
Jon Bon Jovi
American Singer
Women have always ruled my life, be it my mother, my wife, my assistant, or my daughter, so I don't really fight with them. I relinquished control years ago.
Quote examples
Irvin D. Yalom
American Psychologist
Sometime early in life, I developed the notion - one which I have never relinquished - that writing a novel is the very finest thing a person can do.
Quote examples
Neil Young
Canadian Singer
To protect our freedoms, it seems we're going to have to relinquish some of our freedoms for a short period of time.
Quote examples
Isabel Yosito
American Artist
Dear is your heart and close your hand, I relinquish all to love's dysmorphic command.
Quote examples
Kjell Magne Bondevik
Norwegian Statesman
We must never relinquish the vision of a humane society and a humane world.
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