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
Additionally, the incumbency advantage typically favors sitting presidents, who are more likely to win.
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Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
At a basic level, she was saddled with the weight of incumbency at a time when people wanted change.
—Reid J. Epstein, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
At a basic level, she was saddled with the weight of incumbency at a time when people wanted change.
—Reid J. Epstein, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incumbency
Noun
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If an attorney believes someone at the company is engaged in legally problematic conduct, the attorney has an obligation to raise the issue all the way up the organization’s highest authority if necessary.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The company highlights its ongoing need for additional capital to fund future exploration and development activities, as well as to meet its financial obligations under existing agreements.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
20 Mar. 2025
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Thirteen members of the squad on duty against City have been selected by their countries for World Cup qualifiers, Nations League or friendly fixtures at senior and under-21 level.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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The royal looked especially thrilled to be back on duty with the Irish Guards on Monday, showing support for the British Army unit on their special day.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Ben Stevens, brought to Palace in 2015 by Alan Pardew as head of performance analysis, became the assistant sporting director in July 2024 but is unlikely to take on Freedman’s role by himself, even if does adopt more responsibility.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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Soundview has taken responsibility for the ongoing remediation, and the state continues to closely monitor that work.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2025
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Giulia, torn between self-preservation and guilt, slips Tanner a key to a locked office.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Since Trump's return to office, over 90,000 immigrants have been arrested by the agency.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Viney stressed the urgent need for a wider range of options to accommodate the circumstances of today's students.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Archway Homes sets a closing date that will meet the sellers’ needs.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
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Recent waves of corporate layoffs have illustrated how quickly the promise of stability can evaporate, leaving even the most dedicated employees questioning their career moves.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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What to Eat to Better Regulate Your Blood Sugar Lower Cholesterol Apple cider vinegar also shows promise for lowering cholesterol levels.—
Yvelette Stines,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Incumbency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incumbency. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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