as in obligation
something one must do because of prior agreement
few incumbencies of her office are as distasteful to the college president as fund-raising, of which there seems to be no end
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Recent Examples of incumbency
The stablecoin wars, like the battle for home video, will not be decided by better tech or incumbency, but by the applications.
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Christian Catalini
jane Wu, Harvard Business Review, 6 Aug. 2024
There are about two dozen tossup House races, where either party could come away with the win regardless of incumbency, according to Cook Political Report.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Both Smith and Adkins emphasized that Fischer's incumbency gives her an advantage, as well as the sheer number of more Republicans registered in Nebraska than Democrats or independents, and Donald Trump's popularity in much of the state.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2024
Still, for one judge in metro Detroit this fall, incumbency might not be enough.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 30 Sep. 2024
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Christian Catalini
jane Wu, Harvard Business Review, 6 Aug. 2024
There are about two dozen tossup House races, where either party could come away with the win regardless of incumbency, according to Cook Political Report.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Both Smith and Adkins emphasized that Fischer's incumbency gives her an advantage, as well as the sheer number of more Republicans registered in Nebraska than Democrats or independents, and Donald Trump's popularity in much of the state.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2024
Still, for one judge in metro Detroit this fall, incumbency might not be enough.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incumbency
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This Gypsy poses the classic questions about daughters’ obligations to mothers who make sacrifices, yet the family’s relationship to capitalism has a contemporary sensibility.Kathryn Vandervalk, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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The filing details the company's debt obligations, including $650,000,000 in unsecured senior notes due 2026 and $825,000,000 in unsecured senior notes due 2029. Ferrellgas Partners did not declare or pay any distributions to its Class A or Class B Unitholders during the quarter.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024
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While specific directives are still under consideration, such changes could affect where and how federal employees perform their duties.Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, over half of experts acknowledged that AI will drastically reshape their work duties in the next few years while maintaining a positive outlook for their career prospects.Hilary Tetenbaum, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Russian officials have claimed that the suspects had links to Ukrainian intelligence agencies, although Kyiv firmly denied involvement and an affiliate of the Islamic State group claimed responsibility.THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Cavuto has been a staple of Fox’s lineup, and over the years had added responsibilities including as senior VP and managing editor of business news for both Fox News and Fox Business Network.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
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The office of the president, Gregory Washington, at GMU on Thursday issued a statement regarding the arrest.Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
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Detroit currently has a low chance for snow this Christmas, the NWS office in White Lake said.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
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Politicians should focus on expanding housing stock that meets the needs of older Americans, which could help with housing affordability and availability for all.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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There is a tension between the need for short-term results and the desire for a long-term plan to construct solid foundations.Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Everyone knows about Trump’s worrisome promises to reach a quick deal with Vladimir Putin, which would entail a cutoff of American military support.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
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The stalemate comes as some California jurisdictions are bracing for Trump’s promise on deportations and adopting policies designed to protect immigrant communities.Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Incumbency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incumbency. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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