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invalidate

[in-val-i-dayt] / ɪnˈvæl ɪˌdeɪt /


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These findings do not invalidate the earlier results.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

The California Office of Administrative Law green-lit the rules in February, and they were set to go into effect on April 1, but in March, the California Gaming Assn. filed a suit to invalidate them.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026

Hsieh’s family declared the will a “scam” in December and asked the courts to invalidate the document, but the court in May appointed a “special master” to oversee forensic testing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

"They hate me. But they cannot invalidate the information I give."

From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026

In general, I felt as if I couldn’t win, that no amount of faith or hard work would push me past my detractors and their attempts to invalidate me.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

The stop is quite clear with any close below the 200-day simple moving average at $245 invalidates the bullish thesis.

From Barron's ● Apr. 7, 2026

“It celebrates and beautifies the city in a way few other movies ever have,” says Anthony Cavalluzzi of Yorba Linda, adding, “Its absence completely invalidates the list.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2026

Mr Gentles says that ageing the rum before it is sold is of paramount importance, and that doing so outside of Jamaica invalidates the products authenticity and uniqueness.

From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2025

The 39-page ruling invalidates the Payday Lending Rule, which became effective in 2018.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 19, 2022

This endorsement, which practically invalidates the adoption of the new articles, was not withdrawn at the subsequent conventions in 1911 and 1913.

From American Lutheranism Volume 2: The United Lutheran Church (General Synod, General Council, United Synod in the South) by F. (Friedrich) Bente

In 2018 the Supreme Court invalidated the federal ban on sports betting.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

However, in each case, subtle errors were found that invalidated the arguments.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026

But in 2024, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge invalidated the law, ruling that the state, not the city, has jurisdiction over petroleum production.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026

Yet in 2024, the 5th Circuit once again invalidated the law, holding that it still gave the Horseracing Authority too much discretion over enforcement.

From Slate ● Jun. 12, 2026

The ruling invalidated Walter’s conviction and death sentence.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

One repeated concern regarded how to avoid invalidating an entire batch of ballots if one voter among thousands couldn’t be confirmed as eligible.

From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2026

The term refers to a medical professional dismissing or invalidating health worries which can cause patients to doubt their pain and concerns.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

“For example, they may be trying to find a middle ground, perhaps invalidating the tariffs but limiting refunds to ‘prospective relief’ only, not to past tariffs collected.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 14, 2026

Department of Veterans Affairs to build more than 2,500 units of housing on its West Los Angeles campus and invalidating a prestigious private school’s lease there.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2025

Thomas winced; Frypan had gone too far with that recommendation, almost invalidating his well-stated opinion of the whole mess.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner


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