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revokes

  • present tense form of revoke (3rd person singular).

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After a user revokes an app’s access to their bank account, they have control over their paycheck again.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

It revokes an order from President Joe Biden in March 2022 that primarily addressed national security concerns related to digital assets.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2025

Kaplan revokes Bankman-Fried's bail after finding probable cause to believe he tampered with witnesses at least twice, including by sharing Ellison's private writings with a New York Times reporter.

From Reuters • Oct. 3, 2023

They demand that he revokes the land deal.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2023

When Dr. Johansen learns of the publicity, he temporarily revokes Joey’s travel privileges.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly