nullified

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A threat they have rarely nullified stands between them and a World Cup semi-final.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

The 46-year-old academic has never held political office, although he stood for parliament more than a decade ago in an election nullified by the courts.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

The most significant tweak was in how his United side nullified Tuchel's Chelsea with a 4-3-1-2 defensive shape that blocked the centre of the pitch.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

He nearly got one with 8:44 to play when Warriors guard Stephen Curry made a shot that appeared to be a continuation after a foul, but the officials nullified the basket.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

This time the wish was not nullified by his spitting after them.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith