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rescind

[ri-sind] / rɪˈsɪnd /


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Other Reform-led councils such as Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, Sunderland Council, South Tyneside Council and Walsall Council also backed a motion to rescind the pledges.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

The proposal would rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, enacted in the final days of the Clinton administration, which barred development across vast areas of public forests and grasslands designated as "inventoried roadless areas."

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

Smith's motion asked the council to "rescind" the pledge and request council officers to "review any policies, targets and spending commitments" introduced as a result of the declaration.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

The allegation, which Platner denied, prompted top Senate Democrats and close allies to rescind their endorsements, cut off funding and call for him to drop out.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

“No thank you,” Rahel said, hoping that if she could somehow effect her own punishment, Ammu would rescind hers.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy

When you get two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties in a high school football game, you are suspended for the next game — unless the official rescinds the call.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 26, 2024

The bill also rescinds the unobligated funds made available for the agency and transfers all other assets or liabilities to the Secretary of State.

From Washington Times Aug. 1, 2023

The end of the public health emergency rescinds some of the authorities for us to collect data from states and localities.

From Science Magazine Jun. 8, 2023

“NCAA rescinds its ban on events in states with legal gambling, doubles down on kids charging for autographs on jerseys.”

From Seattle Times May 10, 2019

But it frequently happens that the girl rescinds what has been agreed upon between the parents and bridegroom, obstinately rejecting the very mention of marriage.

From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg

Members of Congress have rescinded their endorsements, and ideological allies like Sanders and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani have urged him to step aside.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

Neither incidents involved taunting players from the opposing team, and both of those techs have reportedly been rescinded.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

Mr Edwards welcomed the pausing of the ban, but added: "I'm not quite sure what pause means. I think the ban should be rescinded totally so that camper van owners can safely and legally park."

From BBC Jun. 10, 2026

Some of that spending was rescinded by the Trump administration, but private capital is pouring in, says Jay Jacobs, U.S. head of equity exchange-traded funds at BlackRock.

From Barron's Jun. 10, 2026

Under Cottrell’s influence, Sproul rescinded Berkeley’s patent policy.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

The United States on Monday removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, rescinding a decades-old designation that came with severe economic restrictions and marking another step in warming ties between the countries.

From Barron's Aug. 24, 2026

Then, days before the committee vote, he posted two orders on X, one rescinding the fund and one “clarifying” the immunity’s scope.

From Slate Aug. 10, 2026

After rescinding Ream's caution, Makkelie instead booked former Newcastle United forward Almiron, who had clearly dived.

From BBC Jun. 13, 2026

The Pakistan government in Islamabad late on Monday night ended a week-long stand-off by rescinding its order for the cricket team to boycott the match in Colombo.

From Barron's Feb. 10, 2026

“There is not a noble of Theos, your Majesty, who would not consider himself justified in rescinding his oath to a king who could stoop so low.”

From The Traitors by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim




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