Sentence examples for they relinquished from inspiring English sources

They were paid salaries, and signed contracts in which they relinquished their rights to royalties.

The British held Jaffna after 1795 until they relinquished control of the island in 1948.

Yet even when they relinquished the ball, the two still seemed intent on dictating the game.

They relinquished their amateur status, however, when they decided to commercialize Songsmith themselves.

In their disheartening loss to Dallas, they relinquished a 7-point lead with six minutes left.

He decided that Dye and Schwolsky could remain as partners if they relinquished their management positions and titles.

At that point, reporters enter the Bubble, where they relinquish almost all autonomy.

Yet they relinquish none of their mischief for a compromise with reality.

Only twice did they relinquish it as Rotherham's valiant challenge fell short.

Outside portfolio investors buying into Swedish firms have demanded they relinquish or relax their golden-share system.

They are convinced that it will be up to them to preserve law and order in the Fezzan even after they relinquish their authority over it.