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Recent Examples of invalidated
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
Axelman also pointed to a 2025 ruling by the Florida Supreme Court striking down part of the state's Fair Districts amendments, contending that the entire framework should be invalidated.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 27 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
Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 11 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
Once complete, those inquiries are expected to result in tariffs that are as high, or close to, the emergency duties that the Supreme Court recently invalidated.
—Lazaro Gamio, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
In 1996, a federal trial court in Mississippi invalidated Bible study classes taught in a rotation with music, physical education and library courses, plus another called A Biblical History of the Middle East.
—Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
This judge just invalidated Kennedy’s position.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The refund process only affects levies collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA, which were the specific tariffs that the Supreme Court invalidated.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Courts invalidated opposition victories, declared the legislature in contempt and stripped it of power.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
Axelman also pointed to a 2025 ruling by the Florida Supreme Court striking down part of the state's Fair Districts amendments, contending that the entire framework should be invalidated.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 27 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
On the heels of that decision, which invalidated Louisiana's congressional map, Republicans in some Southern states are working to recraft House districts held by Democrats.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 11 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
Once complete, those inquiries are expected to result in tariffs that are as high, or close to, the emergency duties that the Supreme Court recently invalidated.
—Lazaro Gamio, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
In 1996, a federal trial court in Mississippi invalidated Bible study classes taught in a rotation with music, physical education and library courses, plus another called A Biblical History of the Middle East.
—Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
This judge just invalidated Kennedy’s position.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The refund process only affects levies collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA, which were the specific tariffs that the Supreme Court invalidated.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Courts invalidated opposition victories, declared the legislature in contempt and stripped it of power.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invalidated
Adjective
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Also, Curley found Matthew Herman almost refusing to accept the seriousness of making unsupported accusations against judges.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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But Kennedy’s initiative conflates that genuine clinical need with claims unsupported by evidence — and some that are actively dangerous.—
Jonathan Slater,
STAT,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The directive repealed federal guidance that schools work to avoid racial disparities in school punishments.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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As a first step to adopting new House districts, Tennessee lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to legislation that repealed a state law prohibiting mid-decade redistricting.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Overwhelmingly, those cases stem from reports later found to be false or unsubstantiated.—
James R Mason,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Judge Walgren’s responses to these allegations were measured and appropriate in the face of unsubstantiated allegations.—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Slavery was abolished around 160 years ago and civil rights became law about 60 years ago.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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In 2018, France abolished its wealth tax, and Spain added one of its own a bit later.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Text messages in court records show a brief and ambiguous exchange between McCluskie and Williamson that backs that up.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The apparent conflict highlights the ambiguous rules around recall status and its relevance in a trial that’s been peppered with globe-trotting billionaires.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
Verb
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During his temporary leadership, FEMA ceased door-to-door canvassing to reach survivors after disasters, and canceled a multibillion-dollar resilience grant program, since restored by a federal judge.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Last year's weather canceled the live performances of some top artists, so fingers crossed next year will be beautiful.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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The bodies float in an undefined space, at once intimate and strangely cosmic.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
8 May 2026
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Create zones that give your patio a purpose The most functional patios don’t try to do everything in one undefined space.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While the damages award was overturned by an appeals court in 2024, that court gave Sony a partial win by finding that Cox was guilty of contributory copyright infringement—a type of secondary liability for contributing to others’ infringement.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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The high court overturned that order and directed a lower court to reconsider the case in light of the Louisiana decision.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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“Invalidated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invalidated. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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