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
“Cards have universal acceptance, and that makes it impossible to get rid of them,” McPherson said.
From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026
"It's easier for older people to say get rid of it because they had a childhood without it - we've grown up with it," said Ruby, 14.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
He said he wants to get rid of the technology transition rule entirely in the future.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
How he will get rid of his remorse in retirement, I know not.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
