rescind
verb (used with object)
had rescinded
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past perfectof rescind.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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In other words, the case became moot, as it would have required the courts to weigh in on a policy the school had rescinded and replaced with one that the parent group preferred.
From Slate ● Jun. 2, 2026
However, on Sunday, Canada's finance ministry said it had rescinded its digital services tax in a bid to advance trade talks.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2025
Last year, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra announced that the department had rescinded waivers for three states – Texas, South Carolina and Michigan – from non-discrimination requirements based on religious objections.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 12, 2022
But in a court filing last week, Mr. Gingrich’s lawyer, John A. Burlingame, revealed that the Jan. 6 committee had rescinded its invitation.
From New York Times ● Nov. 22, 2022
Owen therefore instructed Vernon and Shorey to return to South Africa, and the newspaper published a statement declaring that it had rescinded its sponsorship of the expedition.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
