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as in to offset
to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective
unfortunately, his arrogant attitude annuls the many generous favors he does for people
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as in to abolish
to put an end to by formal action
plans to annul their short-lived, ill-advised marriage
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Recent Examples of annul
Faced with the possibility that a candidate backed by Russia might capture the presidency and possibly overturn Romanian democracy, the Constitutional Court took the unprecedented step of annulling the entire election and ordering it to be rerun from scratch.
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Veronica Anghel, Foreign Affairs, 21 May 2025
The election comes five months after the result of the original vote, which saw former far-right outsider Calin Georgescu surge in popularity, was annulled over allegations of Russian interference.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
The fine in the advertising case was annulled, although the European Commission may still appeal.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
His detention came a day after a university annulled his degree, which if upheld would block him from running for president under constitutional rules that require candidates to have a four-year degree.
—Reuters, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2025
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Veronica Anghel, Foreign Affairs, 21 May 2025
The election comes five months after the result of the original vote, which saw former far-right outsider Calin Georgescu surge in popularity, was annulled over allegations of Russian interference.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
The fine in the advertising case was annulled, although the European Commission may still appeal.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
His detention came a day after a university annulled his degree, which if upheld would block him from running for president under constitutional rules that require candidates to have a four-year degree.
—Reuters, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annul
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The University of Kentucky’s athletics department expects to operate at a net loss of nearly $31 million over the next two fiscal years and is borrowing $141 million from the university’s general fund to offset the deficit.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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However, that growth could be offset by the decline in existing roles.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
13 June 2025
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About 7 of every 10 Republicans wouldn't abolish ICE, while about half of Democrats would.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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The Japanese legislature is preparing to abolish this entanglement and simply allow princesses to stay royal regardless of the status of their spouse.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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That misunderstanding was corrected in short order and chalked up to a learning experience.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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Most violations were corrected during the inspection.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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The bill would repeal a 2018 law that wiped out a public access ordinance in the Panhandle’s Walton County.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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By seeking to repeal the carbon rules with no replacement, the administration’s proposal is more sweeping than the power plant regulations finalized during Trump’s first term, Carrie Jenks, the executive director of Harvard Law School’s Environmental & Energy Law Program, told CNN.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
11 June 2025
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The issue at the heart of Harmon’s woes is a provision in the state’s 2009 campaign finance reform law that was meant to neutralize the effect of big money on Illinois politics.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2025
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Frederiksen has a broader support base than many as a Social Democrat whose tough immigration policies have helped neutralize support for the far-right.—
Matthew Tostevin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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Russia initially built for Egypt before Cairo canceled the contract would be delivered to Tehran instead.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Police said the Amber Alert was canceled earlier on Wednesday, adding that the case, which was turned over to the MSP, was now being investigated as a homicide.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Adeyemi then had a penalty overturned in the 35th minute.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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But the decision was overturned to a no-contest after Keyshawn tested positive for marijuana.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2025
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“Annul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annul. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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