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weed out



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phase out
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There is also the work of the clinical navigators - clinicians reviewing notes taken by the call handler to weed out those in need of a rapid response.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

As in the Progressive Era, Americans want solutions to weed out government corruption.

From Slate ● Jul. 8, 2026

Of course, it’s a digital table that can weed out double ordering, assess investors, and ensure compliance with securities laws, among other things.

From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026

“Each side tries to weed out the other. The distinction we were seeing more of was either general trust or general skepticism.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026

What about the things we could do to weed out harm before it’s done to them?

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi


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