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as in to abolish
to put an end to by formal action
the contract was vacated by the court on the grounds that the signer was underage
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Recent Examples of vacate
Transients taking shelter inside the home had been a persistent problem since the property was foreclosed on and vacated in late 2024, said Athena Novak, a representative for the owner, Andranik Sogoyan.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Jan. 2026
That is nearly six months since the announcement came down in late October that Andrew would not only be forced to vacate Royal Lodge and move to the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, but that all of his royal titles and privileges had been stripped by his older brother, King Charles.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
He was reportedly ordered last month to pay back rent or vacate the three-bedroom bungalow in Los Angeles and his landlord sued him last week.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
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The FairTax Act of 2025 was the latest bid to abolish the Internal Revenue Service and replace income tax and other levies with a national sales tax.—
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During his campaign, Mamdani pledged to keep the NYPD’s headcount flat, abolish the department’s controversial Strategic Response Group and get rid of its gang database — all proposals opposed by Tisch, who supports hiring more cops.—
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If told to evacuate, do so immediately.—
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As the violent storm threatens the country’s northeastern coast, millions of people have evacuated from villages at risk of flash floods, landslides, and tidal surges.—
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That band faces a similar situation as Mariachi Joya Azteca, with at least two major events canceled in 2025.—
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The Anker 737 Power Bank keeps multiple devices running and charging, from your phone to your noise-canceling headphones, without weighing down your bag.—
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The Heat then emptied its bench late in the blowout loss to the Timberwolves.—
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Your can reuse up to 10 times before emptying and refilling the socks with fresh litter.—
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In 2020, voters repealed the Gallagher Amendment in the state constitution, which locked in a certain ratio of residential to commercial property taxes that provided extra security for homeowners against sudden increases.—
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But a further threat to its revenue comes by way of a possible ballot measure to repeal the trash pickup fee assessed last year on single-family homes that is being considered by the conservative-leaning Lincoln Club and others.—
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Create a sense of order by clearing those surfaces of holiday-specific decor.—
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The fire department said its crews cleared the scene a short time later.—
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Lawyers also argued the conviction should be overturned because the verdict was tainted by the media attention and due to faulty instructions to the jury.—
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In 2005, Yates’ conviction was overturned by the Texas Court of Appeals.—
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To avoid this dilemma, my aunt always travels with a portable power bank like this slim option from Anker.—
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Learn how to properly thaw frozen pipes, and how to avoid them in the first place.—
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“Vacate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vacate. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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