1
as in cancels
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
the library refused to rescind its decision to include the controversial book in its collection
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2
as in abolishes
to put an end to by formal action
the new mayor vowed not to seek to rescind existing laws prohibiting smoking in the city's public places
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency cancels National Fire Training Academy classes.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025 -
SpaceX cancels a launch to bring astronauts home.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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Who would want to volunteer for a country that abandons those who serve?—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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Plans for the show — which was originally announced in 2020 and then delayed to 2024 — have officially been cancelled, as the studio abandons creating original longform content for streaming.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Rescinds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rescinds. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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