cancel
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"We were hugely limited, and we did have to cancel orders," says Sean Garbutt, of Associated Manufacturers, which makes Jamaica's popular Walkerswood sauces and seasonings.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Nasdaq had begun accepting orders before trading began, but when investors tried to change the price or size or cancel their orders, some didn’t get a confirmation due to a Nasdaq technology malfunction.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
Tesla also has faced lawsuits brought by shareholders, including one with just nine shares who sued and won a case to cancel Musk’s 2018 pay package.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
In addition to the cuts, Meta said in April it would cancel plans to hire 6,000 people and shift 7,000 other employees into AI workflow-related roles.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
“We’ll sell raffle tickets! And scented candles! And chocolate bars! I’ll sell my bike! I’ll do anything! Please don’t cancel the paper chain!”
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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