How to Use cancellation in a Sentence

cancellation

noun
  • The storm caused delays and flight cancellations.
  • There is a fee for cancellation.
  • Cancellations increased when rates doubled.
  • Notice of cancellation should be given 30 days in advance.
  • The cancellation of these grants is much more than meets the eye.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The role was short-lived due to the show’s cancellation.
    — Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Strikes led to the cancellation of many flights.
    — Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Here's what to know about its cancellation.
    — Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
  • Select a white noise playlist and turn the noise cancellation all the way up.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
  • In the cancellation age, travel agents will fight for you if things fall apart.
    — Jane Harrigan, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Jan. 2023
  • This was followed by the cancellation of my book launch event.
    — Ahmet T. Kuru, The Conversation, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Bose had the best active noise cancellation for many years.
    — PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Some of the cancellations have been reversed by the courts.
    — Felicia Mello, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
  • Fingers crossed that this time, there won’t be a last-minute cancellation.
    — Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2024
  • Note dates and times of any delay or cancellation.
    — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 24 May 2026
  • Svochak was the only one who spoke in support of the event’s cancellation.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
  • Once on the ground, long lines formed as departure boards filled with cancellations.
    — ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Fly early in the day to lower your risk of a delay or cancellation.
    — Dallas News, 15 Nov. 2022
  • Fly early in the day to lower your risk of a delay or cancellation.
    — David Koenig, Chron, 14 Nov. 2022
  • This list does not include all cancellations.
    — Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Which of your favorite shows is a lock to return, and which is destined for cancellation?
    — USA Today, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Find out the cancellation policies for flights, hotels, and car rentals.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Hinds said he's had multiple cancellations as customers do their own math on gas prices.
    — ABC News, 5 June 2026
  • The censoring of artists and cancellation of shows is an act of cowardice.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Users took to social media to share their thoughts on the cancellation, his return and more.
    — Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Colbert then told the story about his own cancellation.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
  • There have not been any new episodes since then, but neither has there been an official cancellation.
    — Rich Heldenfels, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Sky News was first to report the cancellation.
    — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
  • But the heat has led to cancellations and delays in several states.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Despite the cancellations, the group has teased that new artist names are set to be released in the near future.
    — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 1 June 2026

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