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also cancelation
1
as in abandonment
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to
bad weather forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights
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2
as in abolition
the doing away with something by formal action
a blanket cancellation of all military leave for the duration of the crisis
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Recent Examples of cancellation
In the wake of Helene's impact on Asheville and the subsequent cancellation of the competition, the Inn decided to keep the tradition alive — with a twist.
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Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Check for cancellations, or join an in-person wait-list one hour before showtime.
2 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday; 8 p.m. Monday.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The Department of Transportation proposed new rules Thursday requiring airlines to compensate passengers with up to $775 for significant flight delays or cancellations where the airline is at fault.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
These over-the-ear headphones come equipped with a massive soundstage, rich bass, and great noise cancellation.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
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Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Check for cancellations, or join an in-person wait-list one hour before showtime.
2 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday; 8 p.m. Monday.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The Department of Transportation proposed new rules Thursday requiring airlines to compensate passengers with up to $775 for significant flight delays or cancellations where the airline is at fault.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
These over-the-ear headphones come equipped with a massive soundstage, rich bass, and great noise cancellation.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cancellation
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Inconsistent caregiving, meanwhile, can lead to anxious attachment, where people crave intimacy but simultaneously fear abandonment and rejection.Ian Randall, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Volunteers advocate for children who have been removed from their home from either abuse, abandonment or neglect.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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But in important ways, Rankin’s work provided a foundation for these titans to build even more support for abolition.TIME, TIME, 2 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Jurado, through a spokesperson, has described abolition as an aspirational goal, one that would take many years and many steps.David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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This should include a strict revocation of access for any employee leaving the company.Andrew Sever, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Nina Beltran, aka Nina Marano, requested her own disciplinary revocation from the Florida Bar after being arrested and convicted of tampering with a corpse in connection with the October 2021 murder of 23-year-old Marisela Botello-Valdez in Dallas.Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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For the rebel alliance, the withdrawal of Hezbollah presented a valuable opportunity.Jonathan Spicer and Maya Gebeily, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Attorney General: Pam Bondi Trump announced former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his pick to lead the Justice Department—elevating an ally shortly after former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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In the suit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, the complaint claims that KG — also known as KG Crown — suffered from child labor exploitation, child neglect and abuse, unfair business practices, and for breach and rescission of an unconscionable contract for the services of a minor.Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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See full list Chef Nikki Tran emailed Eater Houston upon the rescission of her restaurant's Bib Gourmand award.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Nov. 2024
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The appeal comes as stakes are high with TikTok warning that even a month-long suspension would cost it a third of its daily U.S. user base and significant ad revenue.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Missing players through suspension can contribute to the fine margins which decide games and can upset the rhythm.Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Many employment attorneys offer a free consultation or a flat fee to review the details of a termination.Sheila Callaham, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Related article The Container Store could be the next big chain to go bankrupt Kroger did not immediately comment on termination of the deal or the suit.Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The web address given in the recall led to a foreign gambling site.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Last month, Stellantis announced a recall of about 207,000 Jeep and Dodge SUVs in the U.S. to fix a computer problem that can disable the anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control safety features.CBS News, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Cancellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cancellation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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