abolish
verb (used with object)
to do away with; put an end to; annul; make void.
abolishing
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present participleof abolish.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Illinois’ Quinn commuted all existing death sentences the same day he signed a bill abolishing capital punishment in his state.
From Slate ● Nov. 5, 2026
He would presumably object that passengers pay different prices for different benefits; that premium cabins help make the economics work; and that abolishing those distinctions would leave everyone with fewer choices and a worse airline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
Unite said NatWest was abolishing its "remote first" employment category, which allows 13,497 workers to attend the office around twice a month, and requiring 17,272 hybrid workers to increase their office attendance.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Congress approved a constitutional amendment Wednesday abolishing Brazil's six-day working week, a flagship Lula campaign promise that will give employees two paid days off without cutting their wages.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Those spineless types who talk about abolishing the apostrophe are missing the point, and the pun is very much intended.
From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author
