as in deletes
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it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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But if someone accidentally deletes a file—or a cybercriminal encrypts the data—redundancy will spread the problem across all instances.—
Nick Martin,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025 -
Continue reading … SCHOOLED – Russ Vought offers response after his alma mater deletes message congratulating him.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
10 Feb. 2025
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency cancels National Fire Training Academy classes.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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SpaceX cancels a launch to bring astronauts home.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Deles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deles. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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