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The question is not: Can we get rid of it this year?

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

A White House official reiterated that Trump prefers to rid Iran of its nuclear program diplomatically but has been clear about his red lines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Getting rid of that rule will allow more people to day trade, but it won’t change the fact that most day traders lose money.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Microsoft's hoped-for timeline raises the possibility of its quantum computers taking on problems which could take decades to solve, such as getting rid of microplastics, or coming up with better fertilisers for food production.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“Now maybe she can get rid of that cough. Those can be nasty in the wintertime.”

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack