as in overturning
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to cancel (an order) especially by giving a new order
Orders to blow up the bridge were countermanded.
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Garcia Torres’ appellate attorney who secured the ruling overturning the conviction also did not respond to messages seeking comment.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026 -
Election law experts contend that the scenario of Republicans successfully overturning election results is unlikely, with legal remedies available to prevent stalling and ensure certification of results by January 3 when the new Congress convenes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The stock has dropped 23% so far this year, reversing course after a climb of just over 64% in 2025.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Emergency stopping trials evaluate how quickly the ship can halt by reversing propulsion from full speed ahead.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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In addition to revoking the facility’s main operating license, the state also revoked the professional certification of the facility’s administrator Elena Cuevas and the home health aide registration of an employee, Takesha Jackson.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The United Arab Emirates, which long had deep commercial ties with Iran, is revoking visas of Iranians in the UAE and may freeze Iran’s assets in country.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Since 2016, federal officials allege, Meade has been trying to avoid paying the tax obligation through a number of tactics, which include withdrawing large sums of cash and purchasing cashier’s checks from his business accounts.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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Legitimate companies do not walk you through withdrawing cash, using crypto ATMs or buying gold to solve a problem.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Three more school districts are canceling classes Friday due to a high number of teachers who plan to participate in a march for higher school funding in Raleigh.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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Last July, Colbert announced that CBS was canceling his show as of May 2026.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Social Security Administration’s actuaries have found repealing the retirement earnings test will ultimately reduce trust fund costs, Adcock said.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
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That showed again how poorly the Legislature served the voters by repealing Florida’s runoff primary 21 years ago.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Federal lawyers said judges made mistakes in dismissing the cases by arguing the Civil Rights Act granted the attorney general access to local voting records.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Quit dismissing them as uneducated.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Vinay Prasad is tightening the screws at the FDA, overruling staff and signaling a tougher stance on vaccines and gene therapies — which, as Adam Feuerstein points out, is consistent with his historic skepticism of surrogate endpoints and trial design.—
Meghana Keshavan,
STAT,
12 Feb. 2026
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But even those who voted in favor of overruling the commission’s determination and allowing for demolition acknowledged the community’s concerns.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Countermanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countermanding. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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