relinquish
verb (used with object)
to renounce or surrender (a possession, right, etc.).
will relinquish
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future tenseof relinquish.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Apple’s Tim Cook will relinquish the CEO position, leaving behind an impressive legacy after growing the company to a $4 trillion market capitalization from under $350 billion 15 years ago.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 20, 2026
Under the deal, India will benefit from a duty-free quota of 1.6 million tonnes, and New Delhi will relinquish its retaliation rights under the World Trade Organization, a senior EU official said.
From Barron's ● Jan. 27, 2026
Gamestop said he will relinquish that title and will not receive any compensation for his new roles.
From Reuters ● Sep. 28, 2023
That defeat not only ended Swiatek’s title defense but also meant she will relinquish her spot at No. 1 in the WTA rankings to Aryna Sabalenka next week.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 5, 2023
"All right; it can do no harm, but I will relinquish all claim now to any gold that you may find in this cave."
From A Desperate Chance The Wizard Tramp's Revelation, a Thrilling Narrative by Harlan Page Halsey
