cancellation

Example Sentences

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But its World Cup preparations were disrupted by war in the Middle East, which forced the cancellation of scheduled friendlies with Serbia and Argentina.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Alongside calling for the cancellation of the Zvernec project, protesters also want the scrapping of laws that have allowed the government to fast-track projects -- such as Kushner's other development on nearby Sazan Island.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Ahead of the game, city officials announced new security precautions including a no-bag policy and a cancellation of a watch party outside the arena due to Trump’s presence.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

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

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