as in to cancel
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
the judge revoked the jail sentence when the defendant promised to do community service instead
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On April 10, 2024, MLBPA issued a 61-page Notice of Discipline which revoked Arroyo’s certification and barred him from reapplying for five years and which also barred Assad and Miranda from reapplying for such certification for five years.
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Chris Deubert, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024
During his first term, Trump both tried to revoke this status for specific groups and relented when challenged in court.
—Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2024
During his first administration, Trump revoked Hong Kong’s special trade status and signed into law legislation authorizing sanctions on Hong Kong and Chinese officials accused of rights abuses.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Apple has since revoked the notarization for the malicious program.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Chris Deubert, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024
During his first term, Trump both tried to revoke this status for specific groups and relented when challenged in court.
—Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2024
During his first administration, Trump revoked Hong Kong’s special trade status and signed into law legislation authorizing sanctions on Hong Kong and Chinese officials accused of rights abuses.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Apple has since revoked the notarization for the malicious program.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Michael Levin, 'Ryan's Hope' Soap Opera Star, Dead at 90 Gallagher stayed with the show until it was canceled in 1989 and won three Daytime Emmys for her role.Victoria Edel, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Sadly, politically mixed families have canceled or cut short their Thanksgiving dinners in recent years after contentious elections.Michael Morris, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
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Heller long dreamed of reviving it, but ambitions for a European Luna Luna tour, or for the city of Vienna to buy the project, were soon abandoned.Ian Malone, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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Ashworth, 92, grew up in poverty, mostly in South Austin and East Austin during the 1930s and '40s, after his mysterious father abandoned the family.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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Yang’s post inspired other employers to speak out about the way savvy job seekers are abusing AI tools—and how some are scrapping their trusty interview questions in favour of a more conversational approach in response.Alena Botros, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
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Scheduled to be scrapped in Mexico, it was purchased by undersea design company DEEP.David Szondy, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2024
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Reggaeton singer Nicky Jam also rescinded his previous endorsement of the GOP candidate after the rally.Joanne Haner, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
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Reggaeton artist Nicky Jam rescinded his endorsement of former President Donald Trump on Wednesday, following comments made about Puerto Rico by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at a Trump rally held Sunday in New York City’s Madison Square Garden.Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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However, due to not quite understanding what was happening when the race start was aborted, Norris received a reprimand and a fine of €5,000.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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His lap was aborted, the session ended, and Verstappen was not able to improve from 15th fastest.Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Alaska repealed its ranked choice voting law and replaced the candidate who won under the scheme two years ago.Krista Kafer, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
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The Panic of 1893 and President Grover Cleveland’s initiative to repeal the Sherman Silver Purchase Act, however, jointly tanked Leadville’s fortunes.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Revoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revoke. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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