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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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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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The Blue Angels were set to perform their air show on Sunday afternoon, following the cancellation of their Saturday show due to unsafe weather conditions caused by the notorious San Francisco fog.
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Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2024
Days after the presidential debate, city buildings and schools were hit with multiple threats of violence, prompting evacuations and cancellations of events.
—Omar Jimenez, CNN, 13 Oct. 2024
The Terrapins dropped their 10th consecutive game after an open date, a streak that dates to 2017 and includes a pair of defeats after pandemic cancellations in 2020.
—Patrick Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 12 Oct. 2024
These laws cover various aspects such as safety standards, environmental regulations, and passenger rights in case of cancellations or delays.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024
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Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2024
Days after the presidential debate, city buildings and schools were hit with multiple threats of violence, prompting evacuations and cancellations of events.
—Omar Jimenez, CNN, 13 Oct. 2024
The Terrapins dropped their 10th consecutive game after an open date, a streak that dates to 2017 and includes a pair of defeats after pandemic cancellations in 2020.
—Patrick Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 12 Oct. 2024
These laws cover various aspects such as safety standards, environmental regulations, and passenger rights in case of cancellations or delays.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024
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These cities are predicted to have engaged in metal production, and may have also over-exploited the nearby forest resources beyond a point of economic sustainability, leading to its abandonment.Hannah Peart, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024
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Was disease a factor in the abandonment of dense settlements by 6000 B.C.E.?R. Alexander Bentley, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
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Law enforcement spending and the concept of police abolition have become divisive issues in the De León-Jurado contest, as well as in the council race between former State Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian and small-business owner Jillian Burgos.Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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For example, several filmmakers speak openly about the idea of prison abolition on day two, which is dedicated to films about prisons made by people who have never served time, judged by a jury of men currently serving at San Quentin.Selome Hailu, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
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But any dishonorable action should result in revocation, the official said.Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2024
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That complaint seeks revocation of Dr. Sophy’s license to provide mental health counseling to needy patients.Christian Holub, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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The Air Force flew C-17s nonstop for two weeks during the hectic August 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, evacuating more than 120,000 civilians fleeing the Taliban.Tara Copp, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
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The different tax advantages and withdrawal options available in a 401(k) and a Roth IRA can help keep your retirement portfolio diversified.Elizabeth Gravier, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
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As soon as the decree of rescission was announced in Chile and before the delivery of the ultimatum by the Chilean Chargé, the occupation of the Bolivian littoral was ordered and immediately accomplished without firing a shot.Edwin M. Borchard, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2011
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The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office reported in February that a $5 billion rescission from the IRS would reduce revenues by $5.2 billion over the next 10 years and increase the cumulative deficit by $0.2 billion.Fatima Hussein, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2024
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Does a teenager really operate such that a six-game suspension prospect as against a one-game suspension prospect (the NCS policy) tips the scale in his psyche in favor of exercising self-restraint?Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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In these informal removals, a parent is called to pick up a student early or asked not to bring them to school–without a formal suspension or disciplinary action.Emily Harvey, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
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The filing also discusses the termination of a contract with UnitedHealth Group (UNH), effective January 31, 2025, unless renegotiated, and the impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on operations.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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The memo, from New Guards Group management to staff, said the group received a termination notice for the agreement, which gave it distribution rights for Reebok products.Samantha Conti, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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The recall question led by a nearly 2-to-1 margin with nearly 430,000 votes counted as of Tuesday afternoon.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Researchers found that during such an experience, some of these LAAs were activated; re-activating the LAAs in a different environment appeared to stimulate recall of the memory and associated learning.Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Cancellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cancellation. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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