canceling

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Martin said that canceling the event sends the wrong message and called on Mayor Rex Richardson and City Council members to take urgent action and let the festival go on.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

If this summer’s trips now cost 10% more than you were expecting because of rising energy costs, should you think about canceling?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

While many layoff announcements are accompanied by reassurance the company is still recruiting in other areas, Meta is canceling plans to hire for 6,000 open roles.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

It’s more a matter of avoiding a potential social-media firestorm and other backlash for canceling a pile of tickets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

“There’s no such thing as a good magician. Let’s not forget how close we came to canceling the training sessions this summer on account of those hybrid attacks.”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston