cancelled

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Satirists can be censored, silenced, imprisoned, attacked and cancelled.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

When Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, John Oliver and Seth Meyers appeared on the show, Colbert’s fellow late-night hosts joked — half-seriously — about who might be cancelled next.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

An event was cancelled in Dubai, while police officers were also called to launches in France and Switzerland.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The firm also cancelled its launch event at Dubai Mall in the United Arab Emirates following a large turnout.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

A Hindu upbringing and a Baptist education had precisely cancelled each other out as far as religion was concerned and had left her serenely impious.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel