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elimination

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


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Meanwhile, only 2 in 10 workers feel confident their job is safe from elimination, according to ADP research released late last month.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Reflecting on their elimination, he added: "This hurts. We gave everything we could. It's a real shock."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The elimination of so many Iranian VIPs since last June’s 12-day war has diminished the theocracy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Staved off elimination in Game 6, giving up just one run in six innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

“This contest will include an immediate elimination factor,” announced Dr. Zinchenko from her swivel stool behind the central librarian’s desk.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein