eradicate

Example Sentences

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"My next chapter must be to eradicate this devastating disease from our shores once and for all," said Steenhuisen, whose handling of the crisis has been sharply criticised.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

The WHO helped eradicate smallpox, established a framework that led to a dramatic worldwide reduction in tobacco use and helped control numerous pandemics, from Ebola to mpox to Zika.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

In China, they became subjects of state documentaries which emphasised Chinese authorities' resolve to eradicate the scam networks.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

As it is, Chalamet seems well-positioned to eradicate voters’ bias against all the young dudes, his charismatic performance keeping you in the corner of “Marty Supreme’s” often repellent narcissist.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2026

“One leaf could kill every person in the Collective. I thought you might find it a priority to eradicate it,” I say.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera