rescission

Example Sentences

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The ruling allows the agency to find no endangerment exists, but this rescission avoids arguing the science or challenging particulars of the 2009 finding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

The five-judge appeals panel determined that McCormick ruled improperly in ordering a rescission, the tossing out of Musk's package in its entirety.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

Although this relatively strict standard would seem to crimp the administration’s “turbocharged” rescission effort, the administration clearly believes it has found a loophole.

From Slate • Sep. 15, 2025

A “pocket rescission” is distinct from the usual rescission process, which requires congressional approval within 45 days.

From Salon • Aug. 29, 2025

Of course I approve the vote of rescission, however dangerous a precedent; but what a picture of the composition of this House of Commons!

From Specimens of the Table Talk of Samuel Taylor Coleridge by Coleridge, Henry Nelson