Example Sentences
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It’s too late for a change, Clinton abnegated, but, it’s misleading to readers and could have lasting consequences to not address this.
From New York Times ● Nov. 13, 2016
But to go on that trip, Mort abnegated her parental responsibilities and priorities, behaving in her own, and not her children’s, best interests.
From Slate ● Sep. 29, 2014
Communism was an urban phenomenon - but it abnegated its "bourgeoisie" pedigree.
From The Belgian Curtain Europe after Communism by Vaknin, Samuel
Thenceforward she was an invalid and an old woman, who had abnegated her will in favor of her daughter's, and asked for nothing better than to be governed as well as cared for.
From Name and Fame A Novel by Sergeant, Adeline
Besides, had she not voluntarily abnegated his authority and affection?
From Selected Stories of Bret Harte by Harte, Bret
