cancel
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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
"We've had council officers cancel leave and miss family occasions to provide support on the ground, and that is very much appreciated."
From BBC • May 30, 2026
On one of those occasions, he started a hike but had to cancel it because of poor weather, they said in the filing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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
You do not just cancel on someone at the last minute.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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