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removal

[ri-moo-vuhl] / rɪˈmu vəl /


NOUN
the act of moving
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He described how his wife was determined to get better and sought private treatment at the Christie cancer treatment centre in Manchester, which included the removal of her appendix.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

“Lineage is legally responsible for overseeing the site remediation, including cleanup, debris removal and remediation resources.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

It entailed careful removal of the stone flooring to reveal the mechanicals beneath.

From MarketWatch Sep. 9, 2026

The Eiffel Tower was closed on Monday because of a strike by staff over the removal of female colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group, workers and management said.

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

Oh, my goodness, it was the bill for teeth removal!

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo

Officials say about a third were failed asylum seekers - the highest number for 16 years and double the rate of removals that occurred in 2021.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

In 2005, the California government formally apologized for these forced removals, recognizing they were “fundamental violations of … basic civil liberties and constitutional rights” during a period “of illegal deportation and coerced emigration.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

In May 2025, the Supreme Court, on its emergency docket and without full argument, let both removals stand and never mentioned Humphrey’s.

From Slate Jun. 30, 2026

Officials said the last detainees had either been transferred to other centers or deported, after federal and state authorities initially described the removals as a safety measure linked to the start of hurricane season.

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

But these frequent removals had begun to draw observation, and it began to be rumoured that there was something objectionable about the Hôtel du Pont.

From Ghosts and Family Legends A Volume for Christmas by Catherine Crowe




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