as in to delete
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it
anything potentially offensive or disturbing was edited out of the newsletter before it was mailed
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The message exchange was deleted within minutes, but not before internet users screenshotted and circulated the post online.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
15 June 2026 -
Grande’s comment has since been deleted or hidden from the video’s replies, and the sound on the TikTok has been disabled.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Rob Stewart was slammed by fans for jetting off to attend Scotland's FIFA World Cup match in Boston less than a day after the rocker canceled a concert in California due to health issues.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Country singer Tyler Farr canceled his appearance at Goshen Stampede after suffering an injury on his farm.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 June 2026
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“Edit (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edit%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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