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Example sentences for: abdicated

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By 907 the people could see, through all the turmoil and confusion, that the dynasty had lost the “mandate of heaven,” and so it was that the last of the Tang monarchs abdicated.
Members of Congress, who were elected to deliberate and make these nasty decisions, have abdicated the duty the framers intended them to have.
In 1556, Charles abdicated in favor of his son, Felipe II, good news for Spain and even better for Madrid.
To curate is to choose, and by failing to do so, the Whitney has abdicated its essential responsibility.
Built by the shogun in the 17th century for an abdicated emperor, Shugakuin is in fact three villas, each with airy teahouses in the gardens.