abolishing
Example Sentences
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The other barrier to abolishing fraternities is their popularity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Drakeford said "the time has come" to think about abolishing the department, which was largely stripped of its powers when devolution began in 1999.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
When Watters pressed him about abolishing ICE, he did not surrender the moral argument or get stuck in a defensive loop.
From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2026
It recommended abolishing a scheme that allows people to retire early at 63, and expanding compulsory pension contributions to include civil servants and self-employed workers.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
Those spineless types who talk about abolishing the apostrophe are missing the point, and the pun is very much intended.
From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author
