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Recent Examples of abdication
When Abdur Rahman’s grandson, Amanullah Khan, tried to advance liberalism and women’s rights in the 1920s, the mullahs orchestrated another revolt that resulted in his abdication.
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Aaron B. O'Connell, Foreign Affairs, 16 June 2017
Felipe is a relatively popular figure, who ascended the throne after the abdication of his father.
—Atika Shubert, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
While some European monarchs reign until death, voluntary abdication has become an unofficial custom in Luxembourg.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
American political dysfunction has led to an enormous loss of life, severe economic hardship, and an abdication of international leadership.
—Mireya Solís, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2020
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Aaron B. O'Connell, Foreign Affairs, 16 June 2017
Felipe is a relatively popular figure, who ascended the throne after the abdication of his father.
—Atika Shubert, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
While some European monarchs reign until death, voluntary abdication has become an unofficial custom in Luxembourg.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
American political dysfunction has led to an enormous loss of life, severe economic hardship, and an abdication of international leadership.
—Mireya Solís, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abdication
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What is interesting is the graphic that shows the revenue share mode, along with retirement and insurance funds, there are images of past UFC fighters shown.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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But the truth is, fortunes will be made in the next four years and, sadly, retirements will be lost.Brett Owens, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Han Dong-hoon, leader of Yoon's party, said after the address that the president was no longer in a position to carry out his public duties and his resignation was now unavoidable.Cynthia Kim, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Efforts to circumvent the Hill by using impoundment or other executive maneuvers will confront the Budget Control and Impoundment Act of 1974 – a major victory for Congress' spending powers in the year President Richard Nixon was weakened by impeachment proceedings that led to his resignation.Ron Elving, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
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Despite facing execution challenges culminating with the recent departure Intel’s CEO Pat Gelsinger, Intel’s commitment to innovation in AI accelerators could keep it competitive.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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All eyes have been on the Sheridan series to see where the co-creator, writer and director would steer his flagship Western saga ever since the departure of his star Kevin Costner and the announcement that season 5B would be the final season of Yellowstone.Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Abdication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abdication. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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