eradicate

Example Sentences

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"My next chapter must be to eradicate this devastating disease from our shores once and for all," said Steenhuisen, whose handling of the crisis has been sharply criticised.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

It passed labor laws that aim to eradicate abuses, and liberalized the visa rules that shackled most foreign residents to their employers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

The WHO helped eradicate smallpox, established a framework that led to a dramatic worldwide reduction in tobacco use and helped control numerous pandemics, from Ebola to mpox to Zika.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

In China, they became subjects of state documentaries which emphasised Chinese authorities' resolve to eradicate the scam networks.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

I’m glad to see him and to eradicate, for a while, the deadly silence of the house.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett