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cancel

[kan-suhl] / ˈkæn səl /




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"We were hugely limited, and we did have to cancel orders," says Sean Garbutt, of Associated Manufacturers, which makes Jamaica's popular Walkerswood sauces and seasonings.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Operations leaders are trying to get ahead of looming problems and make quicker decisions about when to cancel flights, before disruptions cascade.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Nasdaq had begun accepting orders before trading began, but when investors tried to change the price or size or cancel their orders, some didn’t get a confirmation due to a Nasdaq technology malfunction.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

But she had to pull out at the last minute, telling fans on Thursday that she had to cancel due to sickness.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“I’m going to cancel photo club today, but I’ll take your membership dues.”

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai




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