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abdication

noun

Definition of abdication

as in retirement

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Recent Examples of abdication This is not merely a profound failure of leadership, but an abdication of FIFA’s duty as the custodian of world football. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 30 July 2026 Stepping away from that life, even for a relatively small chunk in the grand scheme of things, isn’t an abdication of adulthood, but an investment in a life worth living. — Dj Didonna, Time, 13 July 2026 Kelly framed Kobach’s decision to sign onto the consent decree request as an abdication of duty. — Matthew Kelly updated June 25, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026 The court’s abdication of its modern responsibility for supervising electoral democracy seems to rest on the naive belief that democracy will succeed in regulating itself. — Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for abdication

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Noun

Just 58% of American adults own stock, Gallup found in April, much of it held in retirement accounts.

— Sarah Cannon, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
With a pending lockout, expiring player contracts and possible retirements, who knows what the future will hold.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of retirement

Noun

His resignation from the board is the latest development in a succession plan set in motion five years ago by the Wertheimer family, which owns Chanel.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
The announcement comes amid a public dispute between Leikauf and his predecessor, former sheriff John D’Agostini, who has called for Leikauf’s resignation in local newspapers and on social media.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of resignation

Noun

Following the simultaneous departures of former chiefs Owen Hunt (Kevin McKidd) and Teddy Altman (Kim Raver) at the end of last season, long-time fans might have expected another familiar face to take the helm.

— Max Gao, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Her high-profile appointment followed a multiyear hiatus for Calvin Klein Collection on the runway following the departure of Raf Simons in 2018.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of departure

Noun

Have your camera ready when arriving or departing, as the staff usually perform an entertaining song and dance in traditional costumes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Kronberg said the aircraft landed safely but became disabled at the end of the runway, preventing other flights from arriving and departing.

— Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2026

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