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rescind

[ri-sind] / rɪˈsɪnd /


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The backlash caused the ride-hailing company to rescind the requirement.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

He could either specify that his retirement is effective only if the successor is confirmed before Jan. 3 or rescind his retirement if its condition is unmet when the Senate changes hands.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

If she fails to “provide clear and unequivocal commitments” to their questions, the national committee will vote on whether to rescind DSA-LA’s endorsement, a spokesperson confirmed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

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

“I require but one thing to rescind my ban,” Lorren said.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

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

Unless the NBA office rescinds the technical, Doncic will be forced to sit out the team’s game Monday night against against the Indiana Pacers.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 26, 2023

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

While A24 initially agreed to give him a share of the profits, Evans eventually rescinded his right to them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

The lawsuit states that Baker-Mazara had an invite to a pre-NBA draft event rescinded because of his USC exit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

Ahead of the 9/11 commemorations, some Gander residents had called for Hoekstra's invite to be rescinded.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

One rescinded the longstanding definition of "harm," which had covered habitat destruction.

From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026

We were glad the order was rescinded, but suspicious as to why.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Since Stevens’ announcement that she was rescinding her endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed and backing Republican Mike Rogers for Senate, Coleman-Burns has been fielding calls from other Black women voters.

From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026

Even she probably can’t keep him from soon rescinding the ban and recovering his access to those sweet, sweet cameras.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

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

After rescinding Ream's caution, Makkelie instead booked former Newcastle United forward Almiron, who had clearly dived.

From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026

Many letters were printed in the Cork newspapers apologizing to the Americans and calling upon the people to take action that would justify us in rescinding our order.

From The Victory At Sea by Burton J. Hendrick


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