- past tense form of relinquish.
- past participle of relinquish.
relinquished
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Gassiev's recent bouts have been under the IBA's banner and he was upgraded to the WBA's 'super' champion in June after Oleksandr Usyk relinquished the belt.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Ratan Tata relinquished his role as chairman of Tata Sons years earlier, but retained his position as head of the trusts until his death.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
The pair married in a glitzy wedding in 2018 but two years later relinquished their role as working royals after a feud with the British royals and moved to North America.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
The “Nashville” and “Ice Princess” star welcomed their daughter in 2014 but relinquished full custody to Klitschko in 2018.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
When she saw her clothing, all rags now encrusted with drying salt, she clutched the tatters, feeling the ruined cloth with her fingers, and then relinquished it all, turning her face to the wall.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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