rescind

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In particular, an August decision by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to rescind long-held requirements processes for acquiring technology made the rapid deployment of Lucas possible, current and former defense officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

If you give an adviser power of attorney to make trades and don’t like it, you should always be able to rescind that permission.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Markets have focused on her plan to rescind sales tax on food for two years, costing close to 1% of gross domestic product a year.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

But while she was delighted when the opt-out system was introduced, she didn't realise the "fatal flaw" of next of kin being able to rescind their loved one's wishes.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

“No thank you,” Rahel said, hoping that if she could somehow effect her own punishment, Ammu would rescind hers.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy