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Jackson declined to say where the artworks are but said “they are in her possession” and “she has no intention of ever getting rid of those ever.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

That can happen in civil litigation: Sometimes you have a private agreement, where both sides agree that they want to get rid of the case before they make a federal case out of it.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Many of Fisher Island’s ultrawealthy residents were in favor of getting rid of the depot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Getting rid of the rule would eliminate that confusion, Kostulias said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Now, as he reached inside his jerkin and brought out the mitten, he just wanted to be rid of it.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver