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cancellation

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


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But this year felt different for some, after the abrupt cancellation of the Long Beach Pride Festival hours before it was set to kick off.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Rep. Adam Smith, the ranking Democrat on the committee, said the committee had not been informed as to the reason for the cancellation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

But, I’m trying to avoid stopovers in Dubai or Qatar in case of cancellation or further disruption, but that is making it trickier to plan, too.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Asked about the repeated cancellation of visits by social workers, Bexley Council said a "multi-agency rapid review" had been carried out in May 2022.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

He was furious about the announcement of the cancellation of many of his senior class activities.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals




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