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elimination

[ih-lim-uh-ney-shuhn] / ɪˌlɪm əˈneɪ ʃən /


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That process of elimination has repeatedly played an important role in particle physics.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026

Cardiff, almost by process of elimination, became the answer.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

“The technology frees us from those repetitive tasks, so the employees can focus on higher-value work and the elimination of potential risk,” said Matt Wagner, WM’s senior director for organization and automation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

The elimination of import quotas, taxes and other trade restrictions has led to an "avalanche" of imports that have been like a body blow to Kioshi, Fernandez said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

“This contest will include an immediate elimination factor,” announced Dr. Zinchenko from her swivel stool behind the central librarian’s desk.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

Nike NKE -1.06%decrease; red down pointing triangle expects to record a charge of $300 million related to cost-cutting efforts, including job eliminations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026

But this isn’t to say that workers of any age should blithely assume they’ll be immune to job eliminations due to AI.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2025

From the breakneck eliminations of “Chopped” to the glitzy stakes of “Top Chef,” it’s easy to feel as though food television has entered its well-worn phase — perfectly palatable, but lacking a certain secret ingredient.

From Salon ● Dec. 25, 2024

And despite a World Series title in the COVID-shortened 2020 campaign, more criticisms surfaced over the last three seasons, when a lack of timely offense or reliable rotation options contributed to disappointing eliminations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2024

There were no eliminations, but the team with the best record would get extra credit.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram




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