eradicated
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Measles was declared eradicated from the United States in 2000 thanks to vaccination, but in recent years it has made a strong comeback, fueled by declining vaccination rates and growing public distrust of health authorities.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
The assistant referee gets an audio alert when a player is 10cm or more offside, so the delayed flag has largely been eradicated.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
A flesh-eating parasitic fly is once again threatening the nation’s livestock, after being eradicated from the U.S. six decades ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
It’s also because after being eradicated in the United States in the 1960s, the flesh-eating screwworm is back: A few cases have emerged in Texas.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
If we knew how many species we’ve already eradicated, we might be more motivated to protect those that still survive.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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