cancelled

Example Sentences

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Certain allegedly cancelled comedians have only risen to greater fame and fortune.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

The final straw was the 2020 fiasco when exams were cancelled and teachers estimated results for students.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

On the sensitive subject of passenger rights, the EU said airlines may be exempt from paying customers compensation if they can prove a cancelled fight was due to "extraordinary circumstances", like a local fuel shortage.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

But it warned "some services may still be delayed by up to 90 minutes or cancelled whilst service recovers".

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Patient has asymptomatic neurosyphilis but cancelled syphilis treatments, said she felt fine.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot