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deletion

[dih-lee-shuhn] / dɪˈli ʃən /


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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 such a large number of names has sharpened concerns over errors, exclusion risks and the criteria used to determine "valid" voters.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Desktop agents are still at an early research stage and come with a huge number of risks, including data deletion and exfiltration.

From Barron's • Mar. 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

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




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