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cancellation

[kan-suh-ley-shuhn] / ˌkæn səˈleɪ ʃən /


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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

The latest Pride-related dust-up follows the abrupt cancellation of the Long Beach Pride Festival in May.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

“This is a 180-day lease with 90-day notice mutual cancellation thereafter.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

"In the overall assessment, the cancellation of previous concerts by the American rapper in other countries and the concrete risk of counter-demonstration also weighed in."

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

And he promised to work toward fulfilling the other demands—a city council proclamation honoring King’s memory and the cancellation of public school on the day of King’s funeral.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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