By quitting that agreement, the U.S. will abdicate any leadership role when it comes to the most consequential issue facing the international community while reducing pressure on China to curb its greenhouse gas emissions.

In April, he announced his position to “leave it to the states,” in essence abdicating a strong stance on abortion access.

The legislature voluntarily, nay, eagerly, abdicated its responsibility when it could have used skepticism and restraint.

So, in the first major tournament since the retiring Murray abdicated, it feels apt Draper has enjoyed the best Grand Slam run of his career.

Former First Lady Melania Trumpov, who has largely abdicated her public role since her husband left the Oval Office, will not speak at the Republican National Convention as Donald Trumpov accepts his presidential nomination.