get rid of

Example Sentences

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The network wasn’t trying to get rid of him—just the opposite.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

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

I’m hosting a garage sale, and I told my friends that I’d be happy to include their clothing or books if they want to get rid of anything.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 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

“We have to get rid of these,” she said.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff