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Recent Examples of invalidated
Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Piper, the former election official, said the recent map changes also increase the chance of administrative errors, like a voter getting the wrong ballot, which can make invalidated votes more likely.
—Miles Parks, NPR, 14 May 2026
The map the Supreme Court invalidated had two majority-black seats and Republicans hope to reduce the advantage for Democrats in at least one of the seats.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The invalidated map had included a second majority-black district, created after years of litigation under the Voting Rights Act.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
DeSantis’ post on X argued that the court’s ruling invalidated provisions of Fair Amendments that aim to protect the voting rights of minorities.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
The following month, the Court of International Trade ordered Customs and Border Protection to begin refunding $166 billion in now-invalidated payments.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2026
Tax Foundation estimated that the invalidated tariffs had already raised more than $160 billion through February 20.
—Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Still, Attorney General Kris Kobach, who is defending the state in a civil lawsuit challenging the law’s constitutionality, previously told McCabria that no more licenses would be invalidated until March 26.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
The Supreme Court invalidated the country-by-country tariff rates Trump set by citing the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
—Mae Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
But those House lines were invalidated by the district court.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 27 May 2026
These investigations, launched after the Supreme Court invalidated earlier tariff measures, could serve a legitimate purpose.
—Richard W. Rahn, Fortune, 27 May 2026
The 1965 Voting Rights Act effectively invalidated the superficially race-neutral schemes designed to deprive Black people of the vote.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
The judge also invalidated the appointment of the current ACIP, all votes taken by it, and further meetings, until a trial.
—Jesse L. Goodman, STAT, 18 May 2026
Republicans have opened up an advantage in a national redistricting battle among states after a pair of court rulings that weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minorities and invalidated a key Democratic redistricting effort.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The most immediate fallout is unfolding in Louisiana, where the Supreme Court invalidated the state’s congressional map and forced officials to halt the May 16 House primaries.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
Adjective
But in its ruling, the Supreme Court sided with Pitchford, clearing the way for his conviction to be invalidated.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Piper, the former election official, said the recent map changes also increase the chance of administrative errors, like a voter getting the wrong ballot, which can make invalidated votes more likely.
—Miles Parks, NPR, 14 May 2026
The map the Supreme Court invalidated had two majority-black seats and Republicans hope to reduce the advantage for Democrats in at least one of the seats.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The invalidated map had included a second majority-black district, created after years of litigation under the Voting Rights Act.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
DeSantis’ post on X argued that the court’s ruling invalidated provisions of Fair Amendments that aim to protect the voting rights of minorities.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
The following month, the Court of International Trade ordered Customs and Border Protection to begin refunding $166 billion in now-invalidated payments.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2026
Tax Foundation estimated that the invalidated tariffs had already raised more than $160 billion through February 20.
—Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Still, Attorney General Kris Kobach, who is defending the state in a civil lawsuit challenging the law’s constitutionality, previously told McCabria that no more licenses would be invalidated until March 26.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
With regard to the current Section 301 probe and the potential of levying stickier double-digit duties than those invalidated by the Supreme Court earlier this year, the USTR is due to make a decision by mid-July’s deadline.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
The Supreme Court invalidated the country-by-country tariff rates Trump set by citing the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
—Mae Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
But those House lines were invalidated by the district court.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 27 May 2026
These investigations, launched after the Supreme Court invalidated earlier tariff measures, could serve a legitimate purpose.
—Richard W. Rahn, Fortune, 27 May 2026
The 1965 Voting Rights Act effectively invalidated the superficially race-neutral schemes designed to deprive Black people of the vote.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
The judge also invalidated the appointment of the current ACIP, all votes taken by it, and further meetings, until a trial.
—Jesse L. Goodman, STAT, 18 May 2026
Republicans have opened up an advantage in a national redistricting battle among states after a pair of court rulings that weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minorities and invalidated a key Democratic redistricting effort.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The most immediate fallout is unfolding in Louisiana, where the Supreme Court invalidated the state’s congressional map and forced officials to halt the May 16 House primaries.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invalidated
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Since the Los Angeles mayoral primary election last week, unsupported conspiracy claims have flooded social media about how reality TV personality Spencer Pratt fell out of the race.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The idea that prosperity causes monetary inflation is totally unsupported by real-world experiences.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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After yearlong protests from farmers across the country, Modi repealed the controversial laws in November 2021.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Massachusetts has implemented rent control three separate times, with the latest rent control law being repealed by voters in a 1994 ballot initiative.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Last month, Newsom sent an open letter to county election officials, urging them to speed up the counting process to fight off unsubstantiated conspiracy theories about election security.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Chang’s unsubstantiated speculation that Doremus might have been texting coworkers on her way to work was insufficient.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Dillon wants to see intimate measurement questions abolished altogether during casting.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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The golden goal was abolished in 2004 by the International Football Association Board after negative feedback from coaches, referees and players.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Nonetheless, the series evolves into an elaborate soap opera over its 39 episodes, with complex scheming characters opposing Utena, her relationship with Anthy serving as the lodestar that guides this tragedy towards its ambiguous conclusion.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
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Ruling upends August elections At the center of the controversy is an ambiguous ruling from the Missouri Supreme Court last month that left local election officials scrambling.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Ahead of his arrival, MSG implemented an extensive security protocol for all guests and canceled a watch party outside of the arena.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
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The district canceled the event after discussions with school administrators, the resource officer, and Clinton Township police.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Well, the Thirteenth Amendment left the country with 4 million freed slaves, undefined.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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Loose contracts, unclear ownership, poor communication trails, rushed partnerships and undefined expectations create openings that later turn into major problems.—
Michael Gargiulo,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Original sentence was overturned The ruling is the latest twist in a case that has already been through appeals, a prior resentencing and, more recently, a review by the state’s pardon board.—
Tom Olsen,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2026
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France overturned a 26-21 loss to New Zealand in the pool stage on Friday to win their final thanks to Celian Pouzelgues' try with 31 seconds left.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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“Invalidated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invalidated. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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