Sentence examples for but relinquished from inspiring English sources

He won custody but relinquished his parental rights after a month, McWilliams-Franklin said.

The British continued to hold the harbour after Sri Lanka's independence but relinquished it in 1957.

Mr. Page led the company in its early days but relinquished that role in 2001, when it was still private.

Last year he admitted to being non-domiciled for tax purposes, but relinquished this status to keep his seat in the House of Lords.

She was reelected to the House in 1972 and 1974 from the redrawn 20th district but relinquished the seat in 1976 to run for the Senate; she was defeated by Daniel P. Moynihan.

Stoner rode in front of the pack for much of the race, but relinquished the lead to Spies with four laps remaining in intensifying rain, before pulling even when exiting the final corner and powering across the finish line.

So we must demand he disarm but relinquish any concept of a threat if he doesn't.

Founder Lazaridis remains as vice-chair, and Balsillie will retain a seat on the board but relinquish all management responsibilities.

He would keep mayoral control of the New York City school system, but relinquish control of the board that approves educational policy.

This week she releases "4" (Columbia), her fourth solo album, and one that all but relinquishes Beyoncé's claim to the pop here and now.

This week Beyonc?eleases "4" (Columbia), her fourth solo album, and one that all but relinquishes her claim to the pop here and now, writes Jon Caramanica.