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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 BBC understands the size of the pay-off was partly to cover Lord Wormald's pension contributions as his removal from office essentially cut his civil service career short.

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

Reveling in the removal of his Trace, Harry sent Ron’s possessions flying around the room, causing Pigwidgeon to wake up and flutter excitedly around his cage.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

But almost none of that technology currently exists at scale, and the committee says credible plans exist for just 1% of these engineered removals needed by the late 2030s.

From BBC Sep. 16, 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

By the end of June, London had in exchange for its forced removals admitted 1,117 other migrants who had requested entry in France.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

Its logic reaches the labor board, the merit board, and the trade commission and ratifies the removals the court had already waved through at the consumer-product, surface-transportation, and employment agencies.

From Slate Jun. 30, 2026

These and other removals did not necessitate the use of a pantechnicon; a four-wheeler sufficed on each occasion.

From The Story of Louie by Oliver [pseud.] Onions




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