as in to delete
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it
x out the names of the people who have already left
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delete
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For example, if a customer cancels a recurring transaction or disputes a charge, delete the recurring transactions and contact the customer.—
Allen Kopelman,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025 -
The post has since been deleted, but this matches a report from YouTuber Jake Randall, who says each Target store is set to have between 40 to 60 consoles ready to buy on launch day.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2025
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“X (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/x%20%28out%29. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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