Why is it ‘cancelled’ in the U.K. but ‘canceled’ in the U.S.?
— Merriam-Webster (@MerriamWebster) July 3, 2026
Because we gave them that L in 1776.
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Why is it ‘cancelled’ in the U.K. but ‘canceled’ in the U.S.?
— Merriam-Webster (@MerriamWebster) July 3, 2026
Because we gave them that L in 1776.
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