rid oneself of
Example Sentences
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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
There I do agree with you; it is always well to rid oneself of matters of this sort as soon as possible.
From Between the Dark and the Daylight by Marsh, Richard
Was it wise to resort to unnatural and artificial means in order to rid oneself of a trifling annoyance?
From Rainbow's End by Beach, Rex Ellingwood
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 White, Stewart Edward
