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rescind

[ri-sind] / rɪˈsɪnd /


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FIFA’s decision to rescind Folarin Balogun’s one-game suspension for the red card he received against Bosnia-Herzegovina strengthens U.S. chances for advancing.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

More broadly, Alito said, the secretary of homeland security has broad discretion to rescind TPS benefits, with little supervision from the courts.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

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

"I would quite like the British Government to rescind it. I don't think he should have it".

From BBC May 22, 2026

“Since you violated the rules of the competition, we must rescind your first-place victory.”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

When you get two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties in a high school football game, you are suspended for the next game — unless the official rescinds the call.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 26, 2024

The move announced Tuesday rescinds a ban on rainbow-colored Pride tape for on-ice activities that was provided to teams earlier this fall as guidance for theme nights.

From Washington Times Oct. 24, 2023

The new law, passed by unanimous vote, rescinds what had been a two-year deadline to sue.

From Seattle Times Jun. 15, 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

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 by Darwin, Charles

He said he’s gotten at least a hundred phone calls from neighbors since the grant was rescinded.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 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Members of Congress have rescinded their endorsements, and ideological allies like Sanders and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani have urged him to step aside.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

Mr Edwards welcomed the pausing of the ban, but added: "I'm not quite sure what pause means. I think the ban should be rescinded totally so that camper van owners can safely and legally park."

From BBC Jun. 10, 2026

On May 18, he rescinded the gag rule External link, promising the SEC would stop using its “institutional power” to restrict free speech.

From Barron's Jun. 3, 2026

Although the order was soon rescinded, its sting lingered.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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

From BBC Jun. 13, 2026

The Pakistan government in Islamabad late on Monday night ended a week-long stand-off by rescinding its order for the cricket team to boycott the match in Colombo.

From Barron's Feb. 10, 2026

Some council members are looking to reassert their authority over homeless services, by rescinding the emergency declaration and regaining oversight over homeless spending.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 4, 2025

It’s not yet clear what CMS intends to change by rescinding this guidance.

From Salon Jun. 22, 2025

Footnote 23: Lord Melbourne refers to the House rescinding its own vote.

From The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from her Majesty's correspondence between the years 1837 and 1861 Volume 2, 1844-1853 by Benson, Arthur Christopher




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