as in abolished
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 struck down
Borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan, which was struck down by a federal court earlier this month, have been in forbearance since July 2024 as a legal battle played out in courts.
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CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
By contrast, laws that appear designed to impede on a religion have been struck down.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
The ruling comes as voters across the state are also gearing up for a potential statewide vote that would decide whether the map will be formally struck down.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
The Interior Department announced the TotalEnergies deal months after a federal judge struck down an executive order that had halted approvals for new wind energy projects in federal lands and waters.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
More than 30 states have legalized mobile sports betting since the Supreme Court struck down the federal ban in 2018, resulting in more than half a trillion dollars in wagers, according to the New York Fed.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
In response to the issue, state legislatures have passed social media restrictions before, though many have failed — being struck down by the courts due to free speech concerns.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
Musk was embroiled in a legal battle over his Tesla pay package, which could grant him roughly $56 billion, and was struck down by a judge before being reapproved by shareholders late last year.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 21 Mar. 2026
Neglecting himself to worship a projection, Narcissus isn’t so much struck down by the gods as he is lost to hopeless delusion.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
By contrast, laws that appear designed to impede on a religion have been struck down.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
The ruling comes as voters across the state are also gearing up for a potential statewide vote that would decide whether the map will be formally struck down.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
The Interior Department announced the TotalEnergies deal months after a federal judge struck down an executive order that had halted approvals for new wind energy projects in federal lands and waters.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
More than 30 states have legalized mobile sports betting since the Supreme Court struck down the federal ban in 2018, resulting in more than half a trillion dollars in wagers, according to the New York Fed.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
In response to the issue, state legislatures have passed social media restrictions before, though many have failed — being struck down by the courts due to free speech concerns.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
Musk was embroiled in a legal battle over his Tesla pay package, which could grant him roughly $56 billion, and was struck down by a judge before being reapproved by shareholders late last year.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 21 Mar. 2026
Neglecting himself to worship a projection, Narcissus isn’t so much struck down by the gods as he is lost to hopeless delusion.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for struck down
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Another 6,300 Oakland County residents will have more than $6 million in medical debt abolished thanks to the county's partnership with a national nonprofit and dedicated federal funds.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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However, last year the current presidential administration intentionally abolished this protection as a calculated tactic to advance their anti-immigrant agenda.—
Dr. Lauren Palladino,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2026
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That portion of the bill addressing proprietary business information will automatically be repealed on July 1, 2033.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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This is why then-President Richard Nixon signed an order mandating a 55 mph national speed limit in 1974, something Congress repealed only in 1995.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Within days, statues were removed and celebrations cancelled or renamed, including events tied to the federal César Chavez Day on March 31.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The ski area has canceled the Wolf Creek Challenge Series Super G Race on April 4.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 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,
30 Mar. 2026
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But many of Lamont’s fellow Democrats in the House and Senate majorities have said those savings rules should be rolled back somewhat to permit greater investments year after year in child care and other core services, including health care, education and municipal aid.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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Wiemer's first hit was originally called out by first base umpire Marvin Hudson, but was overturned after a challenge by the Nationals.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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That pitch was the second in the at-bat that the Orioles correctly overturned, with catcher Adley Rutschman also correctly identifying a pitch called incorrectly by home plate umpire Chris Segal.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
30 Mar. 2026
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