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removal

[ri-moo-vuhl] / rɪˈmu vəl /


NOUN
the act of moving
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One emerging area of climate research focuses on atmospheric methane removal.

From Science Daily Sep. 15, 2026

The removal from the UK of a US embassy staffer accused of possessing indecent images is "unforgivable", says the mother of Harry Dunn.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

But on Thursday, a final ruling denied the request to halt the initial phase of invasive mule deer removal.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

“Lineage is legally responsible for overseeing the site remediation, including cleanup, debris removal and remediation resources.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

Shortly before the meeting was to begin, a police officer saw Walter and me outside the cinema talking with Father Huddleston, one of the leaders of the opposition to the removal.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Officials say about a third were failed asylum seekers - the highest number for 16 years and double the rate of removals that occurred in 2021.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

In 2005, the California government formally apologized for these forced removals, recognizing they were “fundamental violations of … basic civil liberties and constitutional rights” during a period “of illegal deportation and coerced emigration.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

In the meantime, lower courts should test the limits of Slaughter by enjoining removals that hamstring agencies by denying them a quorum.

From Slate Jul. 13, 2026

Officials said the last detainees had either been transferred to other centers or deported, after federal and state authorities initially described the removals as a safety measure linked to the start of hurricane season.

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

A family of their dimensions, even in these days of cheap locomotion, does not lend itself to frequent removals.

From Doctor Cupid by Rhoda Broughton




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