doing away with
Example Sentences
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The United Kingdom, for instance, considered doing away with checks entirely in 2009, but ultimately backtracked after pensioners protested to members of Parliament.
From MarketWatch β Jul. 9, 2026
On TrueCar, most dealers have chosen to bake more costs into their advertised prices instead of doing away with fees and add-ons, Painter said.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jun. 15, 2026
They want to impose compulsory physical attendance and voting, doing away with the current "hybrid" arrangement dating from the pandemic which lets members dial in remotely.
From BBC β Mar. 19, 2026
I am not sure if this is evidence of maintaining standards and principles in a world swiftly doing away with both, or of spectacular naivete, but I’m not ready to give up on it.
From Slate β Mar. 3, 2026
I read somewhere that they’re going to be doing away with pennies entirely one of these days, because I guess thoughts are all they’re good for.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
