cancelled

Example Sentences

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Soon after Streeting's announcement, journalists were told the prime minister's visit was cancelled.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Certain allegedly cancelled comedians have only risen to greater fame and fortune.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

The Mexican government has cancelled plans to end the school year more than a month early to ease traffic during the Fifa World Cup and an anticipated heatwave.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

On the sensitive subject of passenger rights, the EU said airlines may be exempt from paying customers compensation if they can prove a cancelled fight was due to "extraordinary circumstances", like a local fuel shortage.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Her mother’s flight out had been cancelled, and they’d spent the whole day inside, snuggled together on the couch.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi