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as in offsetting
to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective
unfortunately, his arrogant attitude annuls the many generous favors he does for people
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as in abolishing
to put an end to by formal action
plans to annul their short-lived, ill-advised marriage
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Recent Examples of annulling
The raid and the company’s complaint both stem from a Supreme Court ruling last month which declared CK Hutchison’s contract extension to operate the Panama Canal-adjacent ports was unconstitutional, thus annulling the deal.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for annulling
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Rubio’s communication to diplomats doesn’t elaborate on the elevated risk of attack from Iran or its proxies, but stresses that a combined approach is the best strategy for offsetting the threat.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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And while member nations have agreed to release 400 million barrels in strategic reserves, the daily flow from those stockpiles will be far short of offsetting the daily flow that’s been cut off.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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The National Women’s Soccer League announced a new CBA in the summer of 2024 that included giving players agency on where they are traded and abolishing expansion and collegiate drafts.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Stratton cast herself as the most progressive choice, supporting policies such as a $25 minimum wage and abolishing ICE, and managed to overcome a significant financial disadvantage.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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Records can be lost during moves, destroyed during natural disasters and correcting an error in a birth certificate can take months and require additional fees.—
Delmarie Alicea,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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Since the band provides most structural stability, correcting band tension is typically the fastest way to restore balance.—
Malana VanTyler
March 20,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Johnson, of the American Cancer Society, pushed back on arguments that repealing the program would save the state money.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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The measure appears likely to appear on the ballot because the sponsors, the Lincoln Club Business League, plan to rely on the much lower threshold required under state law for measures repealing taxes and fees.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Trump has repeatedly said the higher energy costs are a small price to pay for neutralizing Iran.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Seizing or neutralizing Kharg Island Kharg Island is the centerpiece of Iran’s oil export system.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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The group’s de-facto leader, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, was tasked with identifying and cancelling contracts collectively worth billions of dollars.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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San Jose, the largest city in Northern California, is canceling its César Chavez celebration, the mayor announced Wednesday morning.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The allowance comes after numerous figures from both parties expressed concern about overturning local child safety laws, including nearly 40 attorneys general for US states and territories.—
Hayden Field,
The Verge,
20 Mar. 2026
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Spoelstra used his coach’s challenge on an offensive foul committed by Adebayo that Miami had zero chance of overturning.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Annulling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annulling. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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