as in to abolish
to put an end to by formal action
a law that was later struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court as unconstitutional
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When a monopolist’s actions have instead greatly raised consumer welfare, striking down those actions as anticompetitive is at odds with U.S. antitrust law principles.
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Alden Abbott, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
The conservative court has taken aim at environmental regulations and this year struck down the Chevron doctrine that allowed federal agencies deference to interpret vague statutes.
—Daniel Moore, Axios, 3 Oct. 2024
The Supreme Court struck down some of these efforts, including the law to legalize settlement outposts, as well as several government attempts to formalize the military exemption long claimed by large numbers of ultra-Orthodox Jews, a step aimed at buying the Orthodox parties’ loyalty.
—Dahlia Scheindlin, Foreign Affairs, 27 Sep. 2024
Mesnard's bill came after Proposition 208, a 2020 measure that raised taxes on higher income levels, was struck down by the Arizona Supreme Court after voters had approved it.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 14 Oct. 2024
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Alden Abbott, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
The conservative court has taken aim at environmental regulations and this year struck down the Chevron doctrine that allowed federal agencies deference to interpret vague statutes.
—Daniel Moore, Axios, 3 Oct. 2024
The Supreme Court struck down some of these efforts, including the law to legalize settlement outposts, as well as several government attempts to formalize the military exemption long claimed by large numbers of ultra-Orthodox Jews, a step aimed at buying the Orthodox parties’ loyalty.
—Dahlia Scheindlin, Foreign Affairs, 27 Sep. 2024
Mesnard's bill came after Proposition 208, a 2020 measure that raised taxes on higher income levels, was struck down by the Arizona Supreme Court after voters had approved it.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 14 Oct. 2024
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The story revolves around a young spin doctor and a journalist who team up to reveal a conspiracy to abolish democracy in Sweden.Annika Pham, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
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The union also wants the reinstatement of a pension scheme that was abolished in 2008, which is a nonstarter for Boeing.Elodie Mazein, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
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Critics say the law has contributed to higher gas prices in Washington state and should be repealed, which is what would happen if voters pass I-2117.Melissa Santos, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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State lawmakers repealed the bill that month, restoring a 2022 state law restricting most abortions after 15 weeks’ gestation.Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Oct. 2024
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Labor battles have marked the WNBA’s ups and downs since its inception in 1996, with players periodically threatening to spend their time in other leagues and owners countering with the possibility of canceling seasons or even folding teams.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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At least a half dozen festivals were canceled this year in the U.S., with others going silent in Europe and Australia, per NPR.Jason Clayworth, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
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Unfortunately, many of the promises to diversify Hollywood, which were made at the height of a global pandemic, have been rolled back amid cost-cutting measures and labor disputes.Max Gao, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Oct. 2024
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Messi combined devastatingly with former Barcelona teammate Suárez for the entire second half, rolling back the years and completed his hat-trick after some more sublime buildup play.Johannes Sasay-Wada, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
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Crossbody Camera Bag $78 $54 at Lululemon A stylish crossbody bag is a travel essential and even more so when avoiding overpacking.Neha Tandon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2024
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To avoid being scammed when selling via an online platform, the FTC recommends checking buyers’ profiles, not sharing any codes sent to your phone or email, and avoiding accepting online payments from unknown persons.Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
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If there had been a life ring at the end of the line, it had been lost when the boat all but overturned.Orval C. Johnson, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2024
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Most urgently, their stance could cost Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris the election and hand Donald Trump, who tried to overturn the 2020 election, the presidency.Laura Shin, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Strike down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20down. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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