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elimination

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


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With the U.S. facing elimination in the 2010 group stage, Donovan stepped up with a 91st-minute winner to keep his side in the tournament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Opponents say the sharp reduction or elimination of property taxes would decimate funding for key areas, including education, public safety and infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Pricing depends on age, health, inflation riders, benefit period, elimination period and whether it’s traditional or hybrid.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

They were then drawn against Dundee in the fifth round and were moments away from elimination after Ethan Hamilton's superb strike gave the visitors the lead.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

There were only thirty-two fencers competing in women’s saber, using a direct elimination tableau, so there was no first day of pool rounds.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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