rescinding
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Unified officials barely averted a strike by agreeing to significant employee raises, rescinding about 200 layoffs and agreeing to hundreds of new hires of counselors, school psychologists and other student support staff.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
No one wants to issue a downgrade, only to end up rescinding it if the world changes just a few days later.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
KFC in 2024 said it was rescinding its commitment to phase out buying fast-growing chicken, but the decision on Thursday withdrew from the Better Chicken Commitment entirely.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
Some council members are looking to reassert their authority over homeless services, by rescinding the emergency declaration and regaining oversight over homeless spending.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2025
Thus, should a greater premium be demanded than that stated in the contract this would be a good reason for rescinding on the part of the part of the insured.
From Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Bolles, Albert Sidney