rescind

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The MTA’s lawsuit, filed in February 2025, challenged the federal government’s attempt to rescind its prior approval for the tolling system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

The challenge, as you point out, is that your relative willingly gave this person power of attorney, and given their deterioration, it will be difficult for them to rescind it.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

The VAR missed three red cards and failed to step in to rescind two others.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

The bill would rescind the agency’s “unobligated” funding and redirect other assets to its parent agency, the Department of Homeland Security.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2026

In a final indignity, Lawrence asked Edwin and Elsie McMillan to rescind a dinner invitation to Frank.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik