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cancellation

[kan-suh-ley-shuhn] / ˌkæn səˈleɪ ʃən /


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The cancellation of the new season of “The Bachelorette” left suitors without expected TV exposure, impacting their potential to become influencers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"A possible cancellation is one of them, but we don't know the conditions," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The 48-hour deadline reflects the fact steps to manage the strike, including the cancellation of appointments and treatments, will have had to be taken ahead of the Easter weekend.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Its roster includes the cancellation of all medical debt for the 100 million Americans shouldering about $194 billion in medical debt.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

And he promised to work toward fulfilling the other demands—a city council proclamation honoring King’s memory and the cancellation of public school on the day of King’s funeral.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson