as in to resign
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In 2013, Pope Benedict XVI resigned his papacy citing age and ailing health.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025 -
The government declared a state of emergency, and Henry, who was never able to return to Haiti, resigned in April 2024.—
Dánica Coto,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Gonzalez added that even if NASL hadn’t waived the argument, the argument substantively misses the goal.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 May 2025
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The two agreed to mutually waive spousal support or alimony.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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Aside from an apology video following the release of security footage in which Combs is seen beating Cassie, the music mogul has denied all of the allegations and claimed the video has been altered.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Though some sheriffs have denied their existence, Luna has acknowledged and vowed to eradicate them.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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Right off the bat, the revival disavowed canon and resurrected Dan Conner.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
24 Apr. 2025
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Related Articles Allen seeks Ward 4 seat; Hamline-Midway Coalition disavows Hanson campaign Twin Cities restaurateur David Burley dies in motorcycle accident Rob Clapp: I’m invested in St. Paul.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 will be held in abeyance with immediate effect until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Both President Trump and Attorney General–designate Pam Bondi are positioned to stop the lawfare, but only if the Democrats abjure their politicization of criminal justice.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The role of vandalism may be different in each situation, but it should not be disowned outright.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Chaos ensues when Vincent’s disowned son Rocco, his girlfriend Marina and Vincent’s ex-wife Ruth abruptly show up to spoil the festivities with an ominous warning: Vincent’s former associate and famed gangster Leftie, and his new sidekick Lonnie, are coming for them.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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The outlet also confirmed that Cooper's network renounced their rights to Hot Mess and that SiriusXM will no longer sell ads for the show.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
5 May 2025
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The Washington leader has repeatedly called out his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy for overestimating his leverage in both the conflict and the discussions, as well as — earlier this week — disregarding the possibility of renouncing Crimea.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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Notably, however, the judge disclaimed authority to examine the truth of Mr. Trump’s underlying statements, including his assertion that Tren de Aragua is controlled by the Venezuelan government — a claim that U.S. intelligence agencies disagree with.—
Alan Feuer,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Today, both the United States and the El Salvadoran governments disclaim any authority and/or responsibility to return Abrego Garcia.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Demit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demit. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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