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elimination

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


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Los Angeles has witnessed the elimination of more than 50,000 entertainment jobs since 2022.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

MI London, who were previously winless in five games, slumped to 23-5 and 64-8 and were on the brink of elimination to their rivals London Spirit.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

The detonation is part of an $80 million blight elimination campaign targeting 7,000 abandoned homes and businesses, in a city that has lost more than half its population since its 1960 peak of 180,000.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

"The United States is using its lawful authority to obtain the elimination of unreasonable acts, policies, and practices that burden US commerce," said Kush Desai, a White House spokesperson, in a statement.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

Botanists at the Connecticut Arboretum declare that the elimination of beautiful native shrubs and wildflowers has reached the proportions of a “roadside crisis.”

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

Nadella criticized executives who have thought of AI technology as a tool for reducing costs through job eliminations.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 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

The loss kept Golden State out of the playoffs for the third time in the past five seasons, including two eliminations in the play-in tournament.

From Seattle Times Apr. 16, 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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