scrubbed
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SpaceX scheduled the test-flight for July 16, but the launch was scrubbed after unexpected problems with several engines on the rocket’s booster.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
But in this case authorities cited the age of the boys as they urged people to withhold their comments and scrubbed social media posts about the incident.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
SpaceX on Thursday scrubbed what was to be its first Starship flight since the company went public, abruptly calling it off just as the booster began to ignite.
From Barron's ● Jul. 16, 2026
Communities soon removed statues and busts of him and scrubbed his name from streets, parks and schools.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
The attic stretched contentedly as her windows were scrubbed and cobwebs were dusted away.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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