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forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law
it is incumbent upon you to attend every staff meeting
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Recent Examples of incumbent
Karina Zaiets, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
But in the election last Tuesday, some Democratic incumbents in the state House lost to Republican challengers, ushering in another era of divided government in Michigan starting in January.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 12 Nov. 2024
Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
And Tuesday night, The Associated Press called the race in Kentucky in his favor at 7 p.m.
Kentucky was the first state called for Trump in 2020, a losing campaign against incumbent President Joe Biden.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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Noun
In Montana Tim Sheehy (R), ousted incumbent Jon Tester (D).
—Karina Zaiets, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
But in the election last Tuesday, some Democratic incumbents in the state House lost to Republican challengers, ushering in another era of divided government in Michigan starting in January.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 12 Nov. 2024
Adjective
In District 16 in northern El Paso County, Republican Rebecca Keltie held a 21-vote lead over incumbent Democratic Rep. Steph Vigil.
—Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
And Tuesday night, The Associated Press called the race in Kentucky in his favor at 7 p.m.
Kentucky was the first state called for Trump in 2020, a losing campaign against incumbent President Joe Biden.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incumbent
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The five incumbent countywide officeholders on the ballot Tuesday in Macomb County are leading in their races for reelection, with nearly 88% of precincts reporting Wednesday morning, according to unofficial results.Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
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In this publication and others, there have been commonsense and pragmatic cases for filibuster reform and age limits for federal officeholders, designed to make the democratic system more responsive to the will of the people.John Hatzis, National Review, 13 Sep. 2024
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Uruguayans are not obliged to vote in the plebiscites, but voting in the congressional and presidential races is compulsory.Nayara Batschke and Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
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Lawmakers are calling for the introduction of a minimum age restriction of 14 years for using fatbikes and making wearing helmets compulsory.AFP, Fortune Europe, 13 Sep. 2024
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The federal agency said that the package of financial penalty and required reforms are designed to improve Ford’s compliance with the law.Matthew Dolan, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2024
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New England Realty Associates anticipates that cash from operations will be sufficient to fund its current operations, pay distributions, and make required debt payments.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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The District 16 race margin is within the threshold for a mandatory recount, while the District 19 margin is just outside the threshold.Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
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Dismayed by tedious, mandatory and frequently counterproductive diversity, equity and inclusion seminars that treat white skin as almost inherently problematic?Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Given that goal, the Agency argues that no new fossil fuel developments are necessary, something that is obviously a hard sell.Michael Lynch, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Because the business may include onsite consumption of alcohol and the use of cigars, the special use permit was necessary for it to be labeled as a private club.Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Incumbent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incumbent. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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