abolished
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Every coin America has ever abolished, from the half-cent in 1857 forward, died the same way.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
In 1799, New York’s legislature passed a law that gradually abolished slavery in the Empire State.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Uganda abolished its traditional kingdoms in 1967, but they were restored in the 1990s under President Museveni.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Justice Department abolished the gentleman’s agreement between colleges to end negotiations with prospective students over financial-aid packages after May 1.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Pa says the Angkar has abolished markets, schools, and universities, and has banned money, watches, clocks, eight-track players, and televisions.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
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