do away with

Example Sentences

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Such systems, which do away with the need for a rudder, are already used on smaller CalMac ferries, making them highly manoeuvrable.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Typically new technologies create more new jobs, but some analysts contend machine learning and intelligence will do away with many existing jobs.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

Shortly after writing “love you,” Guthrie decided to do away with the whiteboard completely and began to talk.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

The decision to loosen or do away with restrictions meant to ensure new hires stick around reflects the frenzied competition for top-tier technical talent within the AI industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025

“Oh, yes sir. Mr. Lew, this is Mr. Reilly. He’s very efficient. A whiz. As a matter of fact, he’s made it possible for us to do away with several other workers.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole