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eradicate

[ih-rad-i-keyt] / ɪˈræd ɪˌkeɪt /


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Sterilization programs for male screwworm flies previously helped eradicate the parasite from the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

She said "immediate action" to contain and eradicate the parasite that has raised fears over the beef supply was underway.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Once misinformation or disinformation takes root in the public sphere, it’s almost impossible to eradicate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Announcing the summit, the prime minister said "it is not enough to simply say we stand with Jewish communities", and that effort was needed across sectors to "eradicate antisemitism from every corner of society".

From BBC • May 4, 2026

He is silent for so long, in fact, that I think he is going to eradicate me where I stand, with lightning vision or something terrifyingly cool.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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