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as in cancelled
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
the library refused to rescind its decision to include the controversial book in its collection
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as in repealed
to put an end to by formal action
the new mayor vowed not to seek to rescind existing laws prohibiting smoking in the city's public places
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Recent Examples of rescinded
Earlier this week, his talent agency, WME, dropped him as a client and the nonprofit Vital Voices Global Partnership rescinded an award honoring him as an advocate for women’s empowerment.
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Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Climax became the first ever vegan cheesemaker to win a prestigious Good Food award—though dairy complaints caused the prize to be rescinded at the last minute, with shades of the protectionist, legal skulduggery faced by non-dairy milk products.
—Andrew Rosenblum, Popular Science, 26 Dec. 2024
However, after video replay, officials rescinded the ejection.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
There was the debacle when a lucrative agreement with Carlos Correa was rescinded when his physical disclosed a previous ankle injury only hours prior to the media conference announcing the deal.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Several other states, including New Jersey and Illinois, have similarly rescinded their open calls for a constitutional convention in recent years.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
But four days before the party, the city of Malibu rescinded the permit for the event, citing concerns about traffic and safety.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
President Joe Biden rescinded the orders upon taking office in 2021, ending the restrictions and restoring travel opportunities for those impacted.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Treasury officials warn of dire consequences if the funding is in effect rescinded through inaction.
—Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Climax became the first ever vegan cheesemaker to win a prestigious Good Food award—though dairy complaints caused the prize to be rescinded at the last minute, with shades of the protectionist, legal skulduggery faced by non-dairy milk products.
—Andrew Rosenblum, Popular Science, 26 Dec. 2024
However, after video replay, officials rescinded the ejection.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
There was the debacle when a lucrative agreement with Carlos Correa was rescinded when his physical disclosed a previous ankle injury only hours prior to the media conference announcing the deal.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Several other states, including New Jersey and Illinois, have similarly rescinded their open calls for a constitutional convention in recent years.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
But four days before the party, the city of Malibu rescinded the permit for the event, citing concerns about traffic and safety.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
President Joe Biden rescinded the orders upon taking office in 2021, ending the restrictions and restoring travel opportunities for those impacted.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Treasury officials warn of dire consequences if the funding is in effect rescinded through inaction.
—Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rescinded
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Some trains have been canceled completely, including Acela 2122 between Washington and New York, and trains between New York and Boston and between New York and Philadelphia, the company posted on X Monday night.Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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No American Airlines flights were canceled as a result of the stoppage.Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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However, the bill's language caused much confusion and gridlock in 2019, leading Parliament to pursue an additional measure, which repealed the 2011 act and instituted the Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill, which Queen Elizabeth II assented to in March 2022.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Voters in November repealed part of a decade-old law that softened some criminal penalties and ousted two progressive district attorneys who championed such reforms.Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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But the Department of Health took exception to Peterson’s recommendation, saying Cooley’s license should be revoked.Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
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Violators could possibly have their medical marijuana license suspended or revoked and also be subject to any local laws or ordinances that apply, officials said in a statement to The Courier Journal.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 30 Dec. 2024
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In 2023, a group of House Republicans attempted to raise sales taxes with the FairTax Act, which would have abolished the Internal Revenue Service and replaced income tax and other levies with a national sales tax.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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Courtesy of the Social Security Fairness Act, millions of Americans will see higher Social Security checks now that the windfall elimination provision (WEP) and GPO (government pension offset) have been abolished.Suzanne Blake Reporter, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Approximately 30 vehicles left abandoned on Sunset and Palisades will be moved by the county to provide clear access, the fire department said.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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In the frantic haste to get to safety, roadways became impassable when scores of people abandoned their vehicles and fled on foot, some toting suitcases.Jaimie Ding, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
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