as in repeals
the doing away with something by formal action
calls for the abolition of the death penalty
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Noun
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In agreeing to hear the pair of cases, the justices did not disturb the lower court rulings that blocked the repeals for now.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026 -
The trash and parking fee repeals might be uniquely attractive to a broad swath of San Diegans in a way that may not translate to competitive bidding changes or even pension reform.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The trailer teased screaming matches, tears, accusations of betrayal and clear dissolutions of multiple relationships — both romantic and platonic.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
27 May 2026
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There could be more dissolutions and consolidations in the future.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Hinds said he's had multiple cancellations as customers do their own math on gas prices.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 June 2026
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The aerospace sector has become very sensitive to energy prices and the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz because jet fuel supply shortages have led to flight cancellations.—
Jeff Marks,Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Since contributions are made with after-tax dollars, investments in a Roth IRA can grow tax-free, and qualified withdrawals in retirement are also tax-free.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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Hastert, according to federal prosecutors, then lied to the FBI when asked about suspicious cash withdrawals from several banks.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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This year, Out Leadership added 12 new indicators to gauge the impact of anti-LGBTQ+ policies such as bathroom access restrictions, pronoun and name-use prohibitions and restrictions on adult gender-affirming care, Sears said.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Despite being freed from the clutches of PASPA, our two largest states, California and Texas, continue to maintain existing state-law prohibitions against sports gambling, as have nine other states on both sides of the political spectrum.—
Daniel Wallach,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Still, the summer suspensions could cause more headaches for travelers already facing fewer flights options and higher price tags across their budgets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The temporary suspensions will affect nonstop service between LAX and Cleveland, Columbus, Pittsburgh and Washington Dulles.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
4 June 2026
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“Abolitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abolitions. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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