as in to delete
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it
the proofreader was instructed to dele stray characters and other typos
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The post was later deleted but not before arousing the concern of immigration rights groups in South Florida.—
CD Goette-Luciak,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025 -
This is all part of Microsoft’s push for users to delete account passwords altogether and to use passkeys instead.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Twenty-four flights have been canceled at DIA as of 4:30 p.m. A ground delay has been issued at DIA from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
8 July 2025
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On June 18, the Princess of Wales canceled her appearance at Royal Ascot at the last minute.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
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“Dele.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dele. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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