as in obligation
something one must do because of prior agreement
few incumbencies of her office are as distasteful to the college president as fund-raising, of which there seems to be no end
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Recent Examples of incumbency
There are about two dozen tossup House races, where either party could come away with the win regardless of incumbency, according to Cook Political Report as of Wednesday morning.
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Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2024
In 2024, the pressures of incumbency, right-wing populism, and an intensifying gender gap have degraded bedrock coalitions, allowing Republicans to make inroads among Black and Hispanic men and Democrats to run up the margins in affluent suburbs.
—The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
Still, Cassidy is not without resources and the benefit of incumbency.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
The time for Biden to have resigned was over the summer, when the momentum of history and incumbency could have done Harris some good.
—Leonard Greene, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2024
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Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2024
In 2024, the pressures of incumbency, right-wing populism, and an intensifying gender gap have degraded bedrock coalitions, allowing Republicans to make inroads among Black and Hispanic men and Democrats to run up the margins in affluent suburbs.
—The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
Still, Cassidy is not without resources and the benefit of incumbency.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
The time for Biden to have resigned was over the summer, when the momentum of history and incumbency could have done Harris some good.
—Leonard Greene, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incumbency
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The Padres reportedly needed a $50 million loan in 2023 just to meet payroll obligations.Newsweek, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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The United States does not uphold its obligations to NATO out of some kind of misguided altruism.Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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By contrast, Frazier took on the role of outmoded power, compliant duty.Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
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There are lots of ways to add a physical element in spot duty if the Jets want to augment Stanley and Lowry in that role or limit Stanley to the press box.Murat Ates, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Investing in clean water projects is not just a social or environmental responsibility, but a strategic investment in the long-term health of a business.Dan Lambe, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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No one has responsibility for a comprehensive strategy to protect the nation from hostile drones.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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The three presidents in office before Trump's first term had more than 200 nominees confirmed within their first 200 days in office.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The inmates' release is part of Biden's final push to try to close the detention facility before leaving office.Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
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The cash-and-stock deal, announced Friday, ranks among the power sector’s biggest, and indicates that natural gas is likely to play a larger role than many expected a few years ago in meeting the nation’s electricity needs.Rebecca F. Elliott, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Member states are working on tackling the need for sustainable, dignified and affordable housing across the Union.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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The latest: Trump's promises or pardons have influenced some cases, as defendants have cited Trump's words in seeking to delay proceedings until after the president-elect is inaugurated, Axios' Avery Lotz writes.Lucille Sherman, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
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That’s likely to include orders on immigration that speak to border security and Trump’s promise to begin deportations, Rockman said.Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Incumbency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incumbency. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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