as in abolishes
to put an end to by formal action
the new administration seems intent on disannulling every social program instituted by its predecessor
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Instead, this measure abolishes them.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025 -
The Iranian parliament has just approved a law that abolishes prison sentences for those who had to leave Iran illegally.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
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In an effort to offset the costs, the bill repeals multiple tax credits, including those for teleworking expenses, electric and hybrid vehicles, and medical equipment manufacturers.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Indiana State Teachers Association said the bill repeals long-standing protections for teachers who work in joint programs, interlocal agreements and special education cooperatives.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Instead, teen boys are quietly swapping first dates, awkward silences, and emotional guesswork for an AI girlfriend who never cancels, never argues, and always texts back.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The expectation of 24/7 accessibility – similar to an AI companion that responds instantly, never cancels and is never distracted – is not a reasonable standard for any human being to meet.—
Oluwaseun Damilola Sanwoolu,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
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If the Court strikes down these specific tariffs, the CRFB estimates that total deficit reduction from tariff revenue would plummet to roughly $700 billion through 2035 on a conventional basis.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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American Consumers ⬅➡ If the Court strikes down tariffs, importers will get the refunds, not the people who paid $16 for a bag of Halloween candy.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The city has spent beyond sustainable levels, and pausing reserves avoids the structural fixes needed.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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But the better course might be to allow the state to go back to a single, simple plate design — one that avoids the fiscal entanglements and ideological biases of the current program.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Disannuls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disannuls. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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