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weed out



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phase out
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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

Rick Gannon has 70 properties worth more than £10m and believes the new laws will make things fairer for tenants and "weed out bad landlords".

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

It is designed to weed out the insecure and trigger-happy, the reckless hotheads with something to prove.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

This later became Micro1, and his screening tool was used to track down, weed out and test all kinds of experts for training AI.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

People to weed out before the real fun begins.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins




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