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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

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Sinner's elimination feels like a gift to the rest of the field - but the sense of opportunity is not without its challenges.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Amgen argues that near-total elimination of the particle is what will meaningfully reduce heart attacks and deaths.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 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




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