Word: relinquish
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This action was taken after the Presbyterian General Assembly demanded that he either become affiliated with the Presbyterian Church or relinquish his pulpit...
...Times. His position is well nigh that of a state official. His most private statement, his most guarded whisper, will, if overheard, be received with attention, credence, close scrutiny. Editors of The Times are therefore tight-lipped gentlemen, seldom heard from outside their own columns. But after they relinquish their duties...
...people of India generally do not wish to see the British Government relinquish its hold upon the country. They wish to have a little more to say in the local government, which is quite natural, but they have not the slightest desire to see their native Princes come into absolute power. There are, of course, the extremists in Bengal, who would stop at nothing short of murder, but they are in the minority...
...owned 'by an international company operating from Paris. Its defense was undertaken entirely by Britain, and, in order to defend it, a share in the government of the Sudan was a most necessary condition. Moreover, the Suez is the "Gate to India" and Britain is never likely to relinquish the key without a considerable struggle...
...half time the Crimson led 19-13 through two baskets by Rauh and one by Gordon in the closing minutes. Beginning the second half a determined spurt by the St. Francis five soon brought them within striking distance, although the Crimson did not relinquish the lead. Long baskets of the sensational variety featured the St. Francis attack during this period, Keating scoring five goals. With one minute to play the score stood 31-28 in favor of the University. Another goal by Kenny completed the scoring for the evening...