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Example Sentences

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If losing your home and its contents — lest we forget about them — would cause you financial distress, don’t get rid of your home insurance.

From MarketWatch

The BBC understands the Duke of Norfolk accepts the will of Parliament to get rid of hereditary peers but believes it's right the ceremonial roles should continue.

From BBC

Many parents who have already given their children tablets or smartphones might wonder if the best thing is to just get rid of them.

From BBC

Cleaner cars have wrought wonders in getting rid of photochemical smog, when all we need to do is buy one.

From Los Angeles Times

China, however, was just "getting on with it", he said, citing its state oil company's aim to get rid of all petrol stations by 2040.

From BBC