relinquish
verb (used with object)
to renounce or surrender (a possession, right, etc.).
have relinquished
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present perfectof relinquish.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Owned by employees, the pair have relinquished their preinvasion roles as Moscow’s go-to oil merchants, making re-entry into Venezuela particularly attractive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 17, 2026
By striving for realism, Garland and Mendoza have relinquished any semblance of cinematic storytelling, leaving the viewer at arm's distance from what’s happening onscreen.
From Salon ● Apr. 13, 2025
No team has dropped more points from winning positions in the Premier League this season than Tottenham, who have relinquished 16.
From BBC ● Dec. 7, 2023
She said she’s happy that most motorists have relinquished their objectionable license plates without a fight.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 8, 2023
"I may have relinquished weapons, demon, but do not be foolish enough to think I've given up an ounce of my power."
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
