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1
as in abandonments
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 abolitions
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 cancellations
Artist cancellations are not grounds for a refund.
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Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 16 Oct. 2024
And Scott’s excellent take on a spiraling pop star — which feels particularly timely in a year filled with high-profile performance cancellations — would be entertaining enough on its own, even without the horror twist.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2024
These project cancellations will also have an impact on Bandai Namco’s staffing, with layoffs or their equivalent to be expected.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
At the University of Texas-Austin, the legislation led to resource cancellations, office closures, and staff firings -- pushing some students to create alternatives to their school’s defunct diversity programs.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC 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
Travelers might also consider opting for lines with comprehensive insurance options, covering itinerary changes or cancellations caused by storms.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 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
Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 16 Oct. 2024
And Scott’s excellent take on a spiraling pop star — which feels particularly timely in a year filled with high-profile performance cancellations — would be entertaining enough on its own, even without the horror twist.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2024
These project cancellations will also have an impact on Bandai Namco’s staffing, with layoffs or their equivalent to be expected.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
At the University of Texas-Austin, the legislation led to resource cancellations, office closures, and staff firings -- pushing some students to create alternatives to their school’s defunct diversity programs.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC 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
Travelers might also consider opting for lines with comprehensive insurance options, covering itinerary changes or cancellations caused by storms.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 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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“Cancellations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cancellations. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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