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deletion

[dih-lee-shuhn] / dɪˈli ʃən /


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The agent even hunted down the credentials it needed to execute the deletion.

From Barron's Apr. 29, 2026

The law also allows children to request the permanent deletion of a video in which they feature after they turn 18.

From MarketWatch Apr. 24, 2026

The deletion of the pyruvate decarboxylase gene fine-tuned the fungus's metabolism, reducing the amount of nutrients needed for protein production.

From Science Daily Nov. 21, 2025

The BBC learned during the summer that the HRG site was earmarked for deletion.

From BBC Oct. 22, 2025

In August’s case, the doctors were able to identify one of the “single nucleotide deletion mutations” that made war on his face.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio

This contrarian lesson suggests that there is nothing unique about the Dow’s deletions outperforming its additions.

From MarketWatch Jun. 25, 2026

Trusting an AI agent to go out and perform tasks is a leap of faith, and in some instances, it has led to mass email deletions, vanishing code and other mishaps.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

He says although their account hasn't been subject to bans or deletions in the same way as Morgan's Arcade Bar, they do sometimes get restrictions placed on them by TikTok.

From BBC Feb. 7, 2026

They then programmed the virus with new capabilities by introducing point mutations as well as DNA insertions and deletions.

From Science Daily Jan. 21, 2026

The deletions are tempting to a writer because they tighten up a sentence’s rhythm and avoid the ugly sibilance of which.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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