abolishing

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A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said abolishing Healthwatch England was part of plans "to simplify the patient safety landscape".

From BBC • May 30, 2026

On Sunday, a federal judge in Baton Rouge granted Duncan’s request for a temporary restraining order, declaring the bill abolishing the criminal court clerk position to be unconstitutional.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

It could even reach for a nuclear option: abolishing the draft altogether, and making incoming rookies free agents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Roughly 46% of Americans said they support the idea of abolishing ICE, while 43% are opposed, according to a YouGov/Economist poll released last week.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2026

“It is easy for dreamers to speak of abolishing slavery,” said Mr. Sharpe.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson