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rescinding

  • present participle
    of rescind.
    rescind
    verb (used with object)
    to abrogate; annul; revoke; repeal.

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Even she probably can’t keep him from soon rescinding the ban and recovering his access to those sweet, sweet cameras.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

The agency also proposed rescinding every remaining greenhouse gas standard for the power sector, and is seeking public comment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 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

At a special meeting of the Town Council on December 8th a petition was presented against the scheme, and ultimately a resolution was adopted for rescinding the former motion. 9.*—“Messrs.

From Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 by Charles Mackie