cancellation
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They remember what happened the last time they tried: a 232-day player strike that resulted in the cancellation of the 1994 World Series and devastated the industry for years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
“This is a 180-day lease with 90-day notice mutual cancellation thereafter,” he added.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Gregoire says he was given assurances the club would "look after him" if he agreed to the cancellation of the final 12 months of his £6,000-a-year contract.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Delta Air Lines’ domestic-flight cancellation rate has been higher than the industry average this year, a setback for an airline that nearly always tops rankings for reliability.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Standard Oil’s California Research and Development subsidiary read the handwriting on the wall: the decision was tantamount to cancellation.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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