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delete

[dih-leet] / dɪˈlit /


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Unusually, he did back down and delete it.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

All profit assumptions are subject to the delete key, so be careful about overpaying for the future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Bhargava didn’t go quietly; according to legal filings, he threatened to delete Sports Illustrated’s archive of intellectual property.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Both operate RAM-only servers, which delete all information on each reboot.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Irritated, I delete what I was saying, and instead send a message to let Eva know that my mom wants my phone away.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day




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