as in cancelling
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it
the teacher deleted the last line of the student's essay, wisely sensing that it lessened the impact
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Recent Examples of deleting
By selecting Undo Device Backup, users can now remove all the pictures and videos stored in Google Photos that are already backed up from their device without deleting any local copies.
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Paul Monckton, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Among other things, he's accused them of deleting evidence, which the committee has vigorously denied.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 9 Dec. 2024
That included deleting the names, photos and bios of company officials on corporate websites, according to news reports.
—Edward Segal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Despite deleting the post shortly after, the video quickly circulated online, sparking concern from fans and critics alike.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Dec. 2024
No, deactivating an X account is not the same as deleting it.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
Is deactivating a Twitter account the same as deleting it?
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
At the bottom of the screen are buttons for sharing, downloading, and deleting clips that this specific device generates.
—PCMAG, 21 Nov. 2024
The Republican National Committee has filed another lawsuit against the City of Detroit Department of Elections, this time for deleting absentee ballot drop box video surveillance from the August primaries while a FOIA request for the footage was pending.
—Therese Boudreaux | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Oct. 2024
Paul Monckton, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Among other things, he's accused them of deleting evidence, which the committee has vigorously denied.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 9 Dec. 2024
That included deleting the names, photos and bios of company officials on corporate websites, according to news reports.
—Edward Segal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Despite deleting the post shortly after, the video quickly circulated online, sparking concern from fans and critics alike.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Dec. 2024
No, deactivating an X account is not the same as deleting it.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
Is deactivating a Twitter account the same as deleting it?
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
At the bottom of the screen are buttons for sharing, downloading, and deleting clips that this specific device generates.
—PCMAG, 21 Nov. 2024
The Republican National Committee has filed another lawsuit against the City of Detroit Department of Elections, this time for deleting absentee ballot drop box video surveillance from the August primaries while a FOIA request for the footage was pending.
—Therese Boudreaux | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deleting
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One takes aim at practices the agency says keep sellers bound to its platform and help Amazon unlawfully dominate the landscape for online marketplaces, and another over practices allegedly meant to trick Prime subscribers out of cancelling service.Jody Godoy, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Noise-cancelling over-ear headphones make great gifts, and this pair of Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones are 54% off and more than 10,000 perfect 5-star ratings on Amazon.Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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When news of the investigation became public, the price of the company’s stock plunged, erasing nearly $25 billion in shareholder value, according to the lawsuit.Amy Julia Harris, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Christina Haack is one step closer to erasing Josh Hall permanently.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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As the name implies, this cleaner, infused with rosemary-leaf extract, will set you up for a good hair week, removing dirt, oil, and product build-up from your scalp and strands.Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
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The company also developed ultrasonic chemical decontamination technology for removing radioactive contaminants from nuclear reactor coolant pumps.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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