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as in abandonment
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to
bad weather forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights
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as in abolition
the doing away with something by formal action
a blanket cancellation of all military leave for the duration of the crisis
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Recent Examples of cancellation
Atrium Health parent announced debt cancellations months before shooting
Thompson was fatally shot on Dec. 4 outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel.
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Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
More cancellations followed, lambs left heartbroken for the holidays.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
The cancellation caps Girls5eva’s run at a total of 22 episodes.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 17 Dec. 2024
However, this comes after a wave of deals made in early 2024, including the cancellation of Don Lemon’s show.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
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Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
More cancellations followed, lambs left heartbroken for the holidays.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
The cancellation caps Girls5eva’s run at a total of 22 episodes.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 17 Dec. 2024
However, this comes after a wave of deals made in early 2024, including the cancellation of Don Lemon’s show.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cancellation
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McDonald plays her as a tragic heroine terrified of abandonment.Adam Moss, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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Volunteers advocate for children who have been removed from their home from either abuse, abandonment or neglect.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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Although Williamson opposed the existence of slavery within the British empire, stories about white slavery helped opponents of abolition.Gunther Peck / Made by History, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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Tang was arrested in January as part of a nationwide abolition of financial corruption.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Parking lot operators not in compliance may face fines up to $999 and license suspension or revocation.Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 11 Dec. 2024
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While Americans remain opposed to the construction of a border wall or the revocation of birthright citizenship, many now back a mass deportation plan aimed at removing over 11 million undocumented immigrants from the United States.Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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These sorts of personal scandals have precipitated the failure or withdrawal of many past nominees.Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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What To Know The current crisis follows years of economic instability since the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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One of those lawsuits was over the waiver rescission, which Bonta said his office would be prepared to sue over again if necessary.Zack Budryk, The Hill, 19 Dec. 2024
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In the suit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, the complaint claims that KG — also known as KG Crown — suffered from child labor exploitation, child neglect and abuse, unfair business practices, and for breach and rescission of an unconscionable contract for the services of a minor.Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The appeal comes as stakes are high with TikTok warning that even a month-long suspension would cost it a third of its daily U.S. user base and significant ad revenue.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Missing players through suspension can contribute to the fine margins which decide games and can upset the rhythm.Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Many employment attorneys offer a free consultation or a flat fee to review the details of a termination.Sheila Callaham, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Related article The Container Store could be the next big chain to go bankrupt Kroger did not immediately comment on termination of the deal or the suit.Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The recall says these oysters were harvested in British Columbia between Dec. 1-9 by the company Pacific Northwest Shellfish and Union Bay Seafood.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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The recall began across Washington on December 12, with the FDA announcing on December 16 that the products may have also been shipped to Arizona, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York—and potential other states as well.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Cancellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cancellation. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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