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cancellation

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


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"Trains are subject to delay, diversion and cancellation this evening. Ticket acceptance is in place and you may use your ticket at no extra cost on London Underground services between London terminals," the spokesperson added.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

No coincidence, it is also equipped with active noise cancellation, to keep the rubbery roar at bay at highway speeds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The latest Pride-related dust-up follows the abrupt cancellation of the Long Beach Pride Festival in May.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

"In the overall assessment, the cancellation of previous concerts by the American rapper in other countries and the concrete risk of counter-demonstration also weighed in."

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

“You’ve been so close to the family that—well, if there should be a cancellation I’d be glad to move you up on the list.”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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