1
as in to cancel
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
the library refused to rescind its decision to include the controversial book in its collection
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as in to abolish
to put an end to by formal action
the new mayor vowed not to seek to rescind existing laws prohibiting smoking in the city's public places
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Recent Examples of rescind
Latin music superstar Nicky Jam rescinded his endorsement of former President Trump on Wednesday following a comedian's joke about Puerto Rico during a campaign rally.
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Astrid Galván, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
Officials in Broadview, a Chicago suburb, rescinded Lil Durk’s key to the city, which was given to him a week before his arrest to honor his Neighborhood Heroes youth nonprofit organization.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Tanguay’s attorney, Michael Pitt, told the Free Press that even if the city council rescinds its decision to terminate, his client doesn’t want his $90,000-a-year job back, not if council members who lined up against him are in office.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2024
The Arkansas Legislative Council and Joint Budget Committee on Thursday rescinded their decision Tuesday to include $8 million in spending authority for the Arkansas Cultural Institutions Trust Fund in an appropriation that will be drafted for the state Division of Arkansas Heritage in fiscal 2026.
—Michael R. Wickline, arkansasonline.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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Astrid Galván, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
Officials in Broadview, a Chicago suburb, rescinded Lil Durk’s key to the city, which was given to him a week before his arrest to honor his Neighborhood Heroes youth nonprofit organization.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Tanguay’s attorney, Michael Pitt, told the Free Press that even if the city council rescinds its decision to terminate, his client doesn’t want his $90,000-a-year job back, not if council members who lined up against him are in office.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 28 Oct. 2024
The Arkansas Legislative Council and Joint Budget Committee on Thursday rescinded their decision Tuesday to include $8 million in spending authority for the Arkansas Cultural Institutions Trust Fund in an appropriation that will be drafted for the state Division of Arkansas Heritage in fiscal 2026.
—Michael R. Wickline, arkansasonline.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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This report comes days after luxury department store chain Saks Fifth Avenue suddenly canceled its annual holiday light show at the brand’s flagship Manhattan building.Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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The university canceled all classes scheduled for Monday, when grief counselors will be available for students in the chapel.Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Despite proposals to change or abolish the Electoral College (the University of Central Florida reports there have been over 1,000), there are many reasons why these attempts failed.Russell Falcon, The Hill, 3 Nov. 2024
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Alaska, California, Louisiana and Washington have abolished party primaries for congressional elections and replaced them with open, all-candidate primaries.Russell Contreras, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
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During his first administration, Trump revoked Hong Kong’s special trade status and signed into law legislation authorizing sanctions on Hong Kong and Chinese officials accused of rights abuses.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Apple has since revoked the notarization for the malicious program.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Alaska repealed its ranked choice voting law and replaced the candidate who won under the scheme two years ago.Krista Kafer, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
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The Panic of 1893 and President Grover Cleveland’s initiative to repeal the Sherman Silver Purchase Act, however, jointly tanked Leadville’s fortunes.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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The story follows the town doctor, Jack Troy, and his daughter, Ronnie, as they are unexpectedly left to care for a baby abandoned on a doorstep.Theara Coleman, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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The cost of the U.S. abandoning its traditional allies could be stark.Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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The fourth misfire was initially ruled a fumble that led to a Titans touchdown, but it was later overturned by video replay and ruled an incomplete pass.Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 10 Nov. 2024
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The drive nearly ended a few plays earlier when Joe Burrow was picked off, but the potential interception was overturned to incomplete on replay.NBC News, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Yang’s post inspired other employers to speak out about the way savvy job seekers are abusing AI tools—and how some are scrapping their trusty interview questions in favour of a more conversational approach in response.Alena Botros, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
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Scheduled to be scrapped in Mexico, it was purchased by undersea design company DEEP.David Szondy, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2024
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The at-large seat being vacated by Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan is the only council office decided by voters citywide, instead of ones in a specific geographical district.Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Trump's remarks come after McConnell will be vacating his seat in January 2027 after nearly four decades but will be leaving his role as Republican Senate leader this month.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Rescind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescind. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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