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In America, I once told my father—during Bill Clinton’s 1996 reelection, in which I knew he was voting for Bob Dole—that I was heading to the library to cancel his vote.
From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026
In April, Britain banned him from entering the country to headline a festival, forcing organisers to cancel the event.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
A generous 60-day free trial requires no credit card — though if you don’t cancel before it ends, you’ll roll automatically into a 1-year subscription.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
"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
William had to answer her letters and cancel her commitments.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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