as in to cancel
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
the judge revoked the jail sentence when the defendant promised to do community service instead
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Recent Examples of revoke
In 2018, the Trump White House revoked CNN correspondent Jim Acosta’s press credential, only to be forced to restore the credential after CNN filed a lawsuit.
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Kristen Holmes, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
In February 2021, after less than a month at the helm in Washington, D.C., the Biden-Harris State Department revoked the Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) designation for Ansrallah, more commonly known as the Houthis, a belligerent, armed militant group operating out of Yemen.
—Pat Fallon, National Review, 3 Nov. 2024
Newsom’s administration revoked state approval for the city’s housing development blueprint, making Norwalk ineligible for some affordable housing dollars.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Last fall, Cardi revoked her support for Biden after the president promised to provide funding for Ukraine in its war against Russia, and Israel for its war in Gaza, seeing a sharp contradiction with massive domestic spending cuts.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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Kristen Holmes, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
In February 2021, after less than a month at the helm in Washington, D.C., the Biden-Harris State Department revoked the Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) designation for Ansrallah, more commonly known as the Houthis, a belligerent, armed militant group operating out of Yemen.
—Pat Fallon, National Review, 3 Nov. 2024
Newsom’s administration revoked state approval for the city’s housing development blueprint, making Norwalk ineligible for some affordable housing dollars.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Last fall, Cardi revoked her support for Biden after the president promised to provide funding for Ukraine in its war against Russia, and Israel for its war in Gaza, seeing a sharp contradiction with massive domestic spending cuts.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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This report comes days after luxury department store chain Saks Fifth Avenue suddenly canceled its annual holiday light show at the brand’s flagship Manhattan building.Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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The university canceled all classes scheduled for Monday, when grief counselors will be available for students in the chapel.Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The story follows the town doctor, Jack Troy, and his daughter, Ronnie, as they are unexpectedly left to care for a baby abandoned on a doorstep.Theara Coleman, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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The cost of the U.S. abandoning its traditional allies could be stark.Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Yang’s post inspired other employers to speak out about the way savvy job seekers are abusing AI tools—and how some are scrapping their trusty interview questions in favour of a more conversational approach in response.Alena Botros, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
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Scheduled to be scrapped in Mexico, it was purchased by undersea design company DEEP.David Szondy, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2024
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Reggaeton singer Nicky Jam also rescinded his previous endorsement of the GOP candidate after the rally.Joanne Haner, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
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In addition, Nicky Jam rescinded his previous Trump endorsement on Wednesday and lined up behind Harris.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2024
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However, due to not quite understanding what was happening when the race start was aborted, Norris received a reprimand and a fine of €5,000.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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His lap was aborted, the session ended, and Verstappen was not able to improve from 15th fastest.Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Alaska repealed its ranked choice voting law and replaced the candidate who won under the scheme two years ago.Krista Kafer, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
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The Panic of 1893 and President Grover Cleveland’s initiative to repeal the Sherman Silver Purchase Act, however, jointly tanked Leadville’s fortunes.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Revoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revoke. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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