get rid of
Example Sentences
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That can happen in civil litigation: Sometimes you have a private agreement, where both sides agree that they want to get rid of the case before they make a federal case out of it.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
When the IRS settled cases, “it’s typical to get rid of past ongoing audits,” Blanche said, stressing that the deal was looking back and not ahead.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Although it was Harding’s first visit to the center, he already has plans to carry on Dudamel’s legacy, promising the assembled team, “You won’t be able to get rid of me.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
The problem: the 5% includes his wife and kids, who keep asking when he’s going to get rid of it.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
According to MI6 protocol, Mother had three options: cancel the operation, move to a different location, or use intimidation to get rid of Paris.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
