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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

China and other countries, Cambodia’s government in recent months embarked on a nationwide crackdown it said would eradicate online-scam activity by the end of April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

For the next 35 years, Japanese occupation forces tried to eradicate Korean culture and to replace Korean with the Japanese language in schools.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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