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cancellation

[kan-suh-ley-shuhn] / ˌkæn səˈleɪ ʃən /


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After the “19 Kids” cancellation, “Counting On,” a spin-off focusing on the children other than Josh Duggar, was launched.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"A possible cancellation is one of them, but we don't know the conditions," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The cancellation of the contracts spell a near-certain end to the dream of completing the project anytime soon, according to people familiar with the effort.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

“With the exception of Blue Basic, all JetBlue fares are flexible — meaning no change or cancellation fees for customers who want to adjust their travel plans ahead of time,” a JetBlue spokesperson told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

“When weather caused the cancellation of a mission, everyone stayed at the airfield and danced,” said Irina Rakobolskaya.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein