rescind
verb (used with object)
is rescinding
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present progressiveof rescind (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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DOVER, Del. — Democratic Gov. John Carney is rescinding an order he imposed a month ago requiring Delawareans to wear masks in indoor business settings.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 7, 2022
“The International Academy announced today that in light of the New York attorney general’s report, and Andrew Cuomo’s subsequent resignation as governor, it is rescinding his special 2020 International Emmy Award,” the organization said.
From New York Times ● Aug. 24, 2021
The academy said that “in light of the New York Attorney General’s report, and Andrew Cuomo‘s subsequent resignation as governor, it is rescinding his special 2020 International Emmy Award.”
From Washington Times ● Aug. 24, 2021
On Monday, Videgaray will meet with some of the immigrants currently protected under the program that Trump is rescinding.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 10, 2017
World number 10 Jang Ha-na is rescinding her membership of the U.S.
From Reuters ● May 21, 2017
