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elimination

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


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This whole Western Conference semifinal series against these defending champions has been a lose-lose proposition for the Lakers, who are now down 3-0 and staring into the elimination abyss in Game 4 on Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

A further 100 billion cubic metres would be unlocked through the elimination of non-emergency flaring worldwide, it added.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

"There's sort of a good-natured, almost race emerging between some countries about who will reach elimination first," Canfell says.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Canfell and her team have tried to convince governments cervical cancer elimination is a worthwhile investment, which will save them money in the long run.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Then they had to figure it out by process of elimination.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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