eradicate

Example Sentences

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But the government’s actions fall short of what experts say is needed to eradicate an illicit industry that has become deeply rooted in Cambodia and has stolen billions of dollars from Americans in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal

She praised the social media companies, who have been "really amazing", for their help in trying to tackle online abuse but Carter is unsure how the issue could be completely eradicated.

From BBC

“Corruption must be countered, graft must be eradicated, and evil must be eradicated, so that corrupt elements have no place to hide.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The Department for Health and Social Care says so far there are 20 sites where it has been eradicated and that it is investing £1.6 billion across the next four years.

From BBC

Scotland's finance secretary Shona Robison says the spending proposals help families and will aid efforts to eradicate child poverty.

From BBC