ridding

Example Sentences

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It was Mr. Landsbergis, who as parliament chairman in March 1990, led Lithuania to declare it was ridding itself of the U.S.S.R.—the first of the 15 Soviet republics to do so.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

"So, we are now colonizing that central space, and the bacterium is essentially ridding the body of the tumor."

From Science Daily • Feb. 24, 2026

In fall 2024, many of us were ridding our kitchens of a very common utensil, thanks to a piece in the Atlantic that instructed us to, “Throw Out Your Black Plastic Spatula.”

From Slate • Jan. 14, 2026

Some adherents advise parents that the disturbing effects indicate that the treatment is working, ridding the body of impurities, or that the parents should alter the dosage.

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2025

“Wyman would be prouda you, man,” says the Skeeze, ridding his fingers of unwanted chocolate crumbs by dragging them down the front of his shirt.

From "The Misfits" by James Howe