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 hostage framework Israel has reached has come at a great cost, but the State of Israel has a moral obligation to do everything in its power to return all of our hostages - the living and the deceased.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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City would be looking to acquire Luiz on loan until the end of this season, with no obligation to buy, while at present their Italian counterparts prefer a sale or loan with obligation to buy.—
David Ornstein,
The Athletic,
19 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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By contrast, Frazier took on the role of outmoded power, compliant duty.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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The fires may be a natural disaster but responsibility for the way this catastrophe unfolded and caused unprecedented damage and suffering belongs to them.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Transitioning from an individual team member to a leader requires adopting new responsibilities, cultivating relationships and guiding teams toward achieving organizational goals.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Williams was brought to Diddy's office and was offered $50,000.—
Tracy Wright,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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President-elect Donald J. Trump has made scores of promises that, if kept during his second term in office, would significantly reshape American life, culture, economics, politics and diplomacy.—
Michael D. Shear,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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For professional advice, consult a dermatologist who can offer a more detailed exam and suggest the best products for your needs.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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As OpenAI’s computing needs expanded, Microsoft signed contracts with third-party cloud providers, such as CoreWeave, to supplement its Azure cloud infrastructure.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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With its promise to help couples better understand each other's emotional needs, the theory has captivated millions.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Unrivaled promises to pay players the highest average salary in American women’s sports league history.—
Ben Pickman,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Incumbency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incumbency. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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