abolished

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The Ryanair aircraft will be moved to other European Union countries "that have abolished aviation taxes like Sweden, Slovakia, Albania and Italy", the company said.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Slavery in the U.S. wouldn’t be officially abolished until 1865 with the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

After the Civil War, Congress dissolved the reservations and land was allotted to the individuals who lived there as federal law weakened or abolished tribal governments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

It was not until 1870, after slavery was abolished, that Maryland would create a separate facility for Black youth.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

The British abolished slavery in name but kept it in practice.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah