as in to abolish
to put an end to by formal action
a law that was later struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court as unconstitutional
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Recent Examples of strike down
The 6-3 decision extends gun rights and strikes down laws in Hawaii, California, New York, New Jersey and Maryland.
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Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Trump major victories in two immigration cases and also struck down a Hawaii gun law.
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Kimberly Richardson,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
The affordability crisis hasn't gone away just because this ballot crisis has been struck down this year.
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Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
An executive order cannot, on its own, strike down a state law; that is why the order leans on lawsuits and money rather than a stroke of the pen.
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Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Trump major victories in two immigration cases and also struck down a Hawaii gun law.
—
Kimberly Richardson,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
The affordability crisis hasn't gone away just because this ballot crisis has been struck down this year.
—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
An executive order cannot, on its own, strike down a state law; that is why the order leans on lawsuits and money rather than a stroke of the pen.
—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strike down
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Avila Chevalier survived a deluge of attacks for previous social media posts that called for abolishing the police and prisons.
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Earlier this month, the bloc also released more information about its own plans for abolishing its de minimis exemption on June 30.
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Hungary’s new government has not repealed the Orbán-era legislation that outlawed Pride, but police this year authorized the event and were providing security along the route.
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While the district’s mayor and council have governed it since 1973, Congress has the right to review and repeal its laws and budget, as well as appoint its judges, despite residents not having voting representation in federal politics.
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Before Franklin took the stage, however, organizers canceled the concert because of lightning and approaching storms.
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Katy Perry‘s return to the Belgium stage will have to wait a little longer after her Werchter concert was canceled on Friday.
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The funny and ironic thing is that Major League Baseball has also rolled back DEI initiatives in response to the federal government crackdown.
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As major companies rolled back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, including Target, organizers said local businesses stepped in to help fill the gap.
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To avoid a deluge of applications from every theater in America, Cockrum decided to make grants by invitation.
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Refrain from entering water that may have electricity in it and avoid walking through floodwaters.
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Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews’ ruling overturns a June 15 decision by Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher to disqualify the challenger and keep him off the primary ballot.
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Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews' ruling overturns a June 15 decision by Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher to disqualify the challenger and keep him off the primary ballot.
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“Strike down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20down. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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