eradication
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
A judge tentatively rejected a request for a temporary halt to the eradication of all mule deer on Catalina Island.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
It is thought that at least a quarter of a million wolves once roamed from coast to coast before European settlers embarked on campaigns of eradication that endured into the 20th century.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
A steering group was then formed and published a blueprint for eradication last year.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
Texas also hosts a $9.6 billion white-tailed deer hunting industry, reliant on a population that has boomed since screwworm’s eradication.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
The word “eradication” still came easily from the Department’s mimeograph machines; this time the press releases were promising the eradication of the fire ant.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
There have been successful local disease eradications, but they often came at a price.
From Nature ● Oct. 14, 2019
Campbell has been working on eradications in the Galápagos since 1997, including a 2006 campaign to remove all the feral goats and donkeys from Floreana.
From Scientific American ● Nov. 1, 2017
If eradications in general are hard, eradications on inhabited islands are really hard.
From Scientific American ● Nov. 1, 2017
And whereas most rat eradications so far have targeted remote, uninhabited islands, the Galapagos is home to some 30,000 people and receives around 180,000 visitors each year.
From Nature ● May 15, 2013
History proves that persecution never triumphs in its attempted eradications.
From Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce by E. R. Billings
Vocabulary lists containing eradication
President Obama's Speech on the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"Ideas Live On" by Benazir Bhutto (2007)
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
