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The question is not: Can we get rid of it this year?

From Slate • Jun. 11, 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

"Some people might try to collect this moss to try and get rid of it, but it's not very effective. It would be very resource-intensive, very expensive," says Greiff.

From BBC • May 30, 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

“You’d have to work really hard to get rid of me,” Traveler said.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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