abdicates in a sentence

Examples

1. A notable exception was the young Leopold was forced to abdicate.
2. The emperor of the Song dynasty abdicated on 4 February 1276.
3. On 28 January 2013, Beatrix announced her intention of abdicating.
4. C�dwalla abdicated in 688 and departed for Rome to be baptized.
5. Costello agreed to abdicate as family boss in favor of Genovese.
6. He invaded with a commanding force, and Tugh Tem�r abdicated.
7. Afonso immediately abdicated from his French possessions and marched into Portugal.
8. Ralph abdicates his throne, revealing that Willingham will succeed him.
9. In 1643 he abdicated the throne in favor of his son.
10. After ruling for only seven years, she decided to abdicate.