relinquishes
- present tense form of relinquish (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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If an individual voluntarily relinquishes all future Social Security retirement benefits, why shouldn’t they be allowed to assume that risk themselves?
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
The revised law offers greater guarantees to private players, relinquishes state control of exploration, and lowers taxes and royalties.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
He never relinquishes his dignity, and Mr. Barbor-Might protects it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 25, 2025
It doesn’t matter if I fight Jon, if he relinquishes the belt, if he waits it out for a bit and then we fight, whatever.
From BBC ● Nov. 16, 2024
He relinquishes Anna from his grasp and takes a step towards me.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
