rescind

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In particular, an August decision by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to rescind long-held requirements processes for acquiring technology made the rapid deployment of Lucas possible, current and former defense officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The committee also expressed alarm at Washington's decision to rescind longstanding guidelines and policies limiting immigration enforcement operations and arrests near schools, hospitals and faith-based institutions.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

The challenge, as you point out, is that your relative willingly gave this person power of attorney, and given their deterioration, it will be difficult for them to rescind it.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

The VAR missed three red cards and failed to step in to rescind two others.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

In a final indignity, Lawrence asked Edwin and Elsie McMillan to rescind a dinner invitation to Frank.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik