get rid of
Example Sentences
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That can happen in civil litigation: Sometimes you have a private agreement, where both sides agree that they want to get rid of the case before they make a federal case out of it.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
The network wasn’t trying to get rid of him—just the opposite.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
When the IRS settled cases, “it’s typical to get rid of past ongoing audits,” Blanche said, stressing that the deal was looking back and not ahead.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
He said he wants to get rid of the technology transition rule entirely in the future.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
He shook his hands to get rid of his nerves.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
