Example sentences for: relinquish

How can you use “relinquish” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • The Government of Ireland Act of 1920 is to be repealed and the people of this State have agreed to relinquish the territorial claim to unity.

  • I realize that asking her to relinquish the "title" may jeopardize our relationship, but I don't understand her behavior at all.

  • Ankara was reluctant to accede because of fears that the EU would pressure Turkey to relinquish its claim to Cyprus.

  • Under the terms of the Treaty of Utrecht, which also confirmed Philip’s right to the Spanish throne, Spain was finally forced to relinquish its claims to Gibraltar in 1713.

  • Indonesia elected new leaders and voted to relinquish control of East Timor.


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