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elimination

[ih-lim-uh-ney-shuhn] / ɪˌlɪm əˈneɪ ʃən /


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Canada and Mexico have also experienced major outbreaks involving multiple deaths, raising concerns about whether North America can maintain its measles elimination status.

From Science Daily Jul. 24, 2026

Multiple elimination rounds will ensure a majority for the eventual winner.

From Slate Jul. 16, 2026

Nike restocked the kits this week, more than a week after the team’s unceremonious elimination from the tournament by Belgium—initially with a 17% markdown.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

The decision "marks another milestone in the OPCW's efforts to achieve the complete and verified elimination of all remaining chemical weapons associated with the former Syrian government," said the watchdog's Director-General Fernando Arias.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

If I could remain consistent and advance to the second day of competition and win my first few direct elimination bouts, I’d have my first major international result.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

Nike NKE -1.06%decrease; red down pointing triangle expects to record a charge of $300 million related to cost-cutting efforts, including job eliminations.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 5, 2026

But this isn’t to say that workers of any age should blithely assume they’ll be immune to job eliminations due to AI.

From MarketWatch Oct. 26, 2025

From the breakneck eliminations of “Chopped” to the glitzy stakes of “Top Chef,” it’s easy to feel as though food television has entered its well-worn phase — perfectly palatable, but lacking a certain secret ingredient.

From Salon Dec. 25, 2024

This has been a common theme of the Dodgers’ recent postseason failings, when high-powered lineups have sputtered in surprise playoff eliminations.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 4, 2024

There were no eliminations, but the team with the best record would get extra credit.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram




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