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The father-of-six, who has renounced his US citizenship, faces up to 65 years in prison if found guilty of the charges against him.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Mr. Plemons, who has slimmed down to scarecrow dimensions to suit a character who has renounced all worldly pleasures, is one of those rare actors who never seem to be acting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

And when you’re talking to a detractor who has renounced the cult of Michael inasmuch as it can be renounced, you’re also insulting them.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2024

“All the necessary work has been carried out to the satisfaction of the ethics commission,” Adams said, without clarifying if Isinbayeva has renounced her army rank.

From Washington Times • Jun. 21, 2023

It no longer tries to think; "it has given up the attempt to understand, it has renounced being itself."

From The Forerunners by Rolland, Romain