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rescind

[ri-sind] / rɪˈsɪnd /


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To believe that even good women might see their minds betray them so spectacularly would be to rescind control over an entire ideology that helps organize your world.

From Slate Sep. 5, 2026

Dickinson said the Teamsters’ legal petition aims to have the court rescind the DMV’s revised regulations until after an economic study is completed and the public is consulted.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

Earlier this year, Reform-led Wakefield Council voted to rescind its climate and biodiversity emergency declaration from May 2019.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins actually announced intentions to rescind the rule last year, so Tuesday’s announcement was more confirmation of the administration’s formal action on the rule.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

Even at that point, in 1957, the Food and Drug Administration could not instantly rescind the tolerance which allowed residues of a known carcinogen to contaminate food consumed by the public.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

Even if a governor rescinds the moratorium, resuming executions would be a long and complicated process because the state has no approved protocol or facilities to carry out death sentences.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

The bill also rescinds the unobligated funds made available for the agency and transfers all other assets or liabilities to the Secretary of State.

From Washington Times Aug. 1, 2023

The end of the public health emergency rescinds some of the authorities for us to collect data from states and localities.

From Science Magazine Jun. 8, 2023

“NCAA rescinds its ban on events in states with legal gambling, doubles down on kids charging for autographs on jerseys.”

From Seattle Times May 10, 2019

But “it frequently happens that the girl rescinds what has been agreed upon between the parents and the bridegroom, obstinately rejecting the very mention of marriage.”

From The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex Volume II (1st Edition) by Charles Darwin

Meanwhile, Fever star Caitlin Clark will avoid a one-match suspension after a technical foul called on her during the third quarter was rescinded after the match.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

President Trump recently rescinded executive orders that restricted off-roading on federal public lands, but other rules remain on place.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

Members of Congress have rescinded their endorsements, and ideological allies like Sanders and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani have urged him to step aside.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

FIFA's decision came after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had called for the card to be rescinded.

From Barron's Jul. 5, 2026

A number of the newer regulations regarding study and free time were immediately rescinded.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

The agency also proposed rescinding every remaining greenhouse gas standard for the power sector, and is seeking public comment.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

Then, days before the committee vote, he posted two orders on X, one rescinding the fund and one “clarifying” the immunity’s scope.

From Slate Aug. 10, 2026

No one wants to issue a downgrade, only to end up rescinding it if the world changes just a few days later.

From Barron's Mar. 24, 2026

Musk's appeal to get his pay packet reinstated argues that the lower court made legal errors when rescinding his pay package.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2025

The rescinding resolutions came to me the Saturday next preceding the Wednesday when Mr. Sumner died.

From Reminiscences of Sixty Years in Public Affairs, Vol. 2 by George S. Boutwell




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