disfranchises

present tense third-person singular of disfranchise

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Verb
  • The birthplace criterion also shuts out key figures of the Harlem Renaissance — including Zora Neale Hurston, Langston Hughes and Louis Armstrong — who were born in the American South and moved to New York as part of the Great Migration.
    Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
  • Northgate edges Case Grande in baseball semifinal, shuts out Salesian to advance to softball final.
    Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • Outline a proposal, then schedule a brief meeting to align expectations with a manager, because clarity now prevents heavier repairs later.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026
  • The active ingredient, proanthocyanidins, prevents UTIs by counteracting bacteria.
    Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Samsung traditionally holds back one color in the Galaxy S range to be a web exclusive and drive consumers to its website, although typically this is one of the standard black or grey colors.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
  • The hydropower from Glen Canyon Dam that holds back Lake Powell serves more than 350,000 homes.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • The offer excludes Steak & Cheese Melts and Smokehouse Beef & Cheddar Brisket subs, according to the company.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Rheinmetall values excludes frame and utilization nomination.
    Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • The Connected Vehicle Rule, finalized in 2025 under the Biden Administration, effectively blocks Polestar from selling cars in the US starting with the 2027 model year.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • One blocks the receptor binding protein, which the virus uses to attach to human cells.
    William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • This systemic lack of dedicated time for preparation and collaboration undermines school improvement efforts, makes the teaching profession less attractive, and directly hinders high-quality instruction.
    Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • This is due, in large part, to expectations of a strong El Niño, which traditionally hinders storm development.
    Robin Webb, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • Lozano denies mass immigration fraud Angelo Calfo, an attorney representing Lozano, said clients were expected to review their applications before signing and blamed them for any false statements.
    Jack Brook, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
  • Israel, founded in the wake of the Holocaust, denies the accusations.
    ABC News, ABC News, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • The lengthy delay to the funeral has raised questions about how Khamenei's remains have been preserved, as Islamic tradition, anaylsts say, generally calls for prompt burial and discourages chemical embalming.
    Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Bell on Wednesday reaffirmed his support for Florida’s institutional neutrality policies, which discourages university leaders from taking official positions on political issues in an effort to avoid chilling debate among students and faculty.
    Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
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“Disfranchises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disfranchises. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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