rid oneself of
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Better to rid oneself of a current and future problem then hold on and be further scorned.
From New York Times ● Apr. 6, 2018
The meaner comments focused on abortions as a version of birth control, or a way to rid oneself of an imperfect child.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 18, 2017
Only by the strongest effort of the will is one able to rid oneself of the notion that the centre of gravity is about to plunge one off head first into blue space.
From The Killer by Stewart Edward White
To rid oneself of this sentiment is not an easy thing to do, and is not to be done in a day.
From The Original Fables of La Fontaine Rendered into English Prose by Fredk. Colin Tilney by Frederick Colin Tilney
You're the most plaguey impossible person to rid oneself of somehow"—her voice and manner softened a little—"so I sent for you.
From The Far Horizon by Lucas Malet
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