get rid of
Example Sentences
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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
He said he wants to get rid of the technology transition rule entirely in the future.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Under President Eisenhower, the military and CIA had begun planning a far more ambitious operation to get rid of Fidel Castro—a full-blown invasion of Cuba.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
