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cancellation

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


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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

Fifa also warns that tickets bought via other routes "may be invalid and may be subject to cancellation without notice".

From BBC • Jun. 4, 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

The scandal has led to the cancellation of a string of concerts.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

He was furious about the announcement of the cancellation of many of his senior class activities.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals




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