as in abolishing
to put an end to by formal action
asked the state court to null the election results because of widespread voting irregularities
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Success will be measured by progress toward abolishing property taxes, restoring public trust, improving infrastructure reliability, reducing corruption, and overall approval from the people of Texas.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
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Authoritarian states have learned to insulate themselves from diaspora pressure while simultaneously using emigration as a safety valve, turning potential dissidents into remittance-senders – as Cuba did by abolishing exit visas in 2013.—
Michael Paarlberg,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
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Changes include repealing a prohibition from constructing or operating a nuclear facility without an IDEM permit and repealing the authorization for the commissioner to conduct a public hearing on the environmental effects.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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The crux of the Democrats’ deception is that repealing 287(g) will make our communities safer.—
Robin Grammer,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Feb. 2026
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This comes weeks after the president discussed the idea of cancelling elections outright.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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But that figure is the equivalent of canceling Art Basel for seven years.—
Vinod Sreeharsha
February 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Enacting government reforms like congressional term limits, banning stock trading and overturning citizens united would make congress members more accountable to the people and less likely to play partisan games to appease special interest groups.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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Barcelona first entered the top eight on the hour-mark after overturning a one-goal deficit against Copenhagen, while Manchester City took a two-goal lead within half an hour at home to Galatasaray.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The details of voiding the nearly $25 million in guarantees, and virtually ending Aiyuk’s future with the team, were first reported by the Athletic in November.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The decision sets in motion the process of closing the school once the current academic year ends and voiding its charter contract.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
13 Jan. 2026
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The battery is reported to retain more than 90 percent of its driving range even at –40 degrees Celsius, avoiding the sharp winter degradation commonly associated with both LFP and nickel-manganese-cobalt batteries.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Sokolowski also recommends avoiding misting your refrigerator with water directly—always apply it to a microfiber cloth first.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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Smart & Safe Florida’s circuit-court lawsuit alleged that Byrd’s office improperly directed invalidating petitions collected by out-of-state petition gatherers during the period when the injunction was in effect.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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But, while the après-ski is a highlight for many, ski insurance experts are also issuing a warning to holidaymakers to plan responsibly and only return to the slopes when alcohol has fully left your system to avoid invalidating your insurance - something which many travellers are unaware of.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Nulling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nulling. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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