cancelled out

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Ireland scored next through replacement Anna McGann, which was cancelled out by an excellent finish from Kildunne.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Olivia Smith's early opener for Arsenal was quickly cancelled out by Gabi Zanotti.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

The game had been heading for penalties after Sasa Lukic's equaliser for Fulham had cancelled out Yoane Wissa's opener.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

Andy Carroll's opener was cancelled out by former Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan in the 90th minute.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

He is thus differentiated from the King, whose nobility of birth is cancelled out by the dishonesty of his character.

From The Noble Spanish Soldier by Dekker, Thomas