rid

Example Sentences

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The Times obtained thousands of government oversight reports that detail these federal efforts to rid fire-destroyed homes of toxic debris between February and mid-May.

From Los Angeles Times

Many donations are from people getting rid of extra prescriptions shipped by mail-order pharmacies, or from the families of patients who have died, said Phil Baker, a pharmacist who leads the charity.

From The Wall Street Journal

And if you notice, I never pushed them to get rid of the most precious pieces of their collection.

From Los Angeles Times

Not every present is greeted with delight - so instead of banishing them to the back of a cupboard, how can you get rid of them without causing offence?

From BBC

“I have to get rid of that,” she wrote, according to the documents.

From Los Angeles Times