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
And when those were struck down by the Supreme Court in February, they were quickly replaced by Section 122 tariffs that continued to compound uncertainty across the trade landscape.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
However, the Supreme Court in several cases has struck down any improper use or desecration of the flag on the grounds of free speech, according to the Library of Congress’ most frequently asked questions about flag law.
—Darleene Powells, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
The justices ultimately agreed, striking down the Florida law in what’s become crucial case law in disputes over government efforts to control editorial independence at newspapers.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
The Supreme Court struck down a centerpiece of that tariff regime earlier this year, deeming it unconstitutional.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 June 2026
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
However, the Supreme Court in several cases has struck down any improper use or desecration of the flag on the grounds of free speech, according to the Library of Congress’ most frequently asked questions about flag law.
—Darleene Powells, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
The justices ultimately agreed, striking down the Florida law in what’s become crucial case law in disputes over government efforts to control editorial independence at newspapers.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
The Supreme Court struck down a centerpiece of that tariff regime earlier this year, deeming it unconstitutional.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strike down
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Calls for the Department of Homeland Security to be abolished and pushback on gang databases ignore the real threats to our communities.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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For example, Gonzales wants to abolish the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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The extension is expected to generate approximately $925,000 annually and will continue unless repealed by voters.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The provision was repealed in 1950, when the payroll tax rate finally rose.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The international airport in General Santos was temporarily shut due to the earthquake, and 17 domestic flights were canceled, civil aviation officials said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The county civil grand jury concluded the school board canceled the contract based on a misrepresentation of the facts, failed to act in students’ best interest, disparaged the school community and took actions that were supposed to be handled by district staff.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Open interest in Brent crude futures is the lowest since August as elevated market volatility forces traders to roll back risk exposure.—
Devika Krishna Kumar,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Teams deemed the valve needed to be replaced and the rocket needed to be rolled back from the pad to Boeing’s Vertical Integration Facility.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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Nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers have died in the war, according to some Western intelligence reports, and hundreds of thousands more have left the country to avoid being drafted.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Juan Soto's apparent homer leading off the ninth was overturned due to fan interference, sending Soto to second with a double.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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In the second half, Team USA scored again, after receiving two yellow cards, one of which overturned.—
Zuri Primos
June 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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“Strike down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20down. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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