relinquish
verb (used with object)
to renounce or surrender (a possession, right, etc.).
relinquishing
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present participleof relinquish.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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A common misconception is that moving abroad requires relinquishing your U.S. citizenship and passport.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
The family behind Lodge has no interest in relinquishing ownership of the company, said Lodge Chairman Jay Daniel, a fifth-generation family member and founder of an IT company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Washington, meanwhile, famously made relinquishing power part of his own legacy.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
The rescue center argued that Bruce’s owners should have notified and surrendered the dog to them before relinquishing control to animal services.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
He is not certain which option bothers him more: involving Isobel in the game or relinquishing the one relationship in his life that has not been dictated for him.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
