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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

The Oklahoma City Thunder have the Spurs on the brink of elimination in Game 6, giving Wembanyama’s purpose-built home-court advantage one last chance to provide the crucial edge.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

The projected cuts included near-total elimination of special discretionary aid to high-need schools and a separate program that provides academic and emotional support to Black students and others with similar needs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The field would be divided into two groups of three for a preliminary elimination heat on July 4.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown




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