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Example Sentences
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But it was widely seen as being linked to a recent crisis that forced the airline to cancel thousands of flights, the largest disruption in its 20-year history.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
Momoa, who was born in Hawaii, revealed that the weather also forced him to cancel a music event.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
When these paths align, the waves can either reinforce or cancel each other, forming a pattern of bright and dark bands.
From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026
Unlike sailings, though, they’re able to cancel unprofitable flights, and airfares are moving higher.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
“I would thank you, too,” said Constance, “except I wouldn’t have fallen into the hole if you hadn’t dived, so my thank you and your apology cancel out.”
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
