get rid of

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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

"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

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

Paul Gigot: So, we’re not going to get rid of cameras, I don’t think, because there’d be an uproar in the internet about how there’s no transparency.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

While Penelope fretted, the Acorn’s captain set course for the not-so.distant shore, where he planned to sell off some fish and buy provisions, as well as get rid of his accidental passenger.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood