as in to abolish
to put an end to by formal action
a law that was later struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court as unconstitutional
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Recent Examples of strike down
Last week, a court in Virginia struck down the new map drawn by state Democrats to increase Democratic seats in Virginia’s congressional delegation.
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Sherrilyn Ifill, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
The new draft deletes controversial elements of a 2025 version of the standards that the Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down over violations of state open meeting laws.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 5 Feb. 2026
Zass was struck down as both officers fired a combined total of 26 rounds, said police.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
Immigration attorneys at worldwide law firm Greenberg Traurig say the program doesn’t include any statutory protections for people who enter the process early, which means applicants aren’t grandfathered in if the program is withdrawn or struck down in court.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2026
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Sherrilyn Ifill, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2026
The new draft deletes controversial elements of a 2025 version of the standards that the Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down over violations of state open meeting laws.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 5 Feb. 2026
Zass was struck down as both officers fired a combined total of 26 rounds, said police.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
Immigration attorneys at worldwide law firm Greenberg Traurig say the program doesn’t include any statutory protections for people who enter the process early, which means applicants aren’t grandfathered in if the program is withdrawn or struck down in court.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strike down
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Hindley, Catherine’s elder brother, is abolished entirely — his vices reassigned to the father.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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Nexstar is seeking a waiver from the FCC from the 39% cap, while the agency is considering whether to raise that threshold or abolish it altogether.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
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That means repealing private school voucher programs, protecting the separation of church and state, and keeping public funds in public institutions.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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This law, which includes stricter punishments for those who don't comply, repealed a 2001 ordinance on kite flying.—
Betsy Joles,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
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To avoid this, cancel and sign in to YouTube on your computer.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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China retaliated by canceling flights, restricting imports of Japanese seafood and ramping up military patrols, among other measures.—
Yumi Asada,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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City commissioners had also considered rolling back closing times but decided to table that discussion, for now.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Medicaid must be fully funded and barriers to eligibility should be rolled back.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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Avian influenza continues to cause significant mortality in wild birds, prompting the Arkansas Department of Agriculture to recommend avoiding contact with wild birds.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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During warmer months, when the path is crowded with tourists in leisure mode, anyone who walks with a purpose should avoid the Bridge at all costs.—
Katie James Watkinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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In 2022, the same court overturned a decision by Leon also dealing with military retiree jurisdiction.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Renewables are being deployed aggressively across much of the world even as the US, historically the world’s biggest emitter, overturned a landmark domestic climate ruling.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Strike down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strike%20down. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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