rescind
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The agency's director-general Gilbert Houngbo "has decided to rescind the appointment of the deputy director-general, considering continued delays in the payment of arrears", the ILO said in a statement.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
The court can dismiss trustees and rescind POAs when there is evidence of incompetence, negligence or misuse of a position.
From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026
Beijing has banned the $2.5 billion acquisition and ordered the parties involved to rescind the transaction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
In addition, as part of the new agreement, the district agreed to rescind more than 200 layoffs and is being pressed to take back more.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 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
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