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Example Sentences

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"We couldn't get rid of it," he said.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026

He tried to get rid of something that still makes me cringe: Conan’s nipple dance.

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2026

And on Wednesday, they rid themselves of two troublesome streaks in a single evening.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

According to a police report from that incident, Kimba Blaylock had called 911 because her brother, identified in the report as Ciarrie Campbell, had started a fire to rid the house of demons.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

“Well, at least we got rid of that scream.”

From "Fourth Grade Rats" by Jerry Spinelli