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Eliminated from contention at home on Sunday, the Catrachos had to travel all day on Monday and practiced indoors on Tuesday.

From Fox News • Feb. 3, 2022

Eliminated by Atlanta on Saturday, the reigning World Series champion Dodgers are beginning the process of figuring out what’s next for a roster facing significant upheaval.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 24, 2021

Eliminated in the opening round of the playoffs by Real Salt Lake.

From Washington Times • Feb. 27, 2020

Eliminated from postseason contention the previous night, the Wizards still took their game against Utah Jazz seriously, but their effort ended as a 128-124 loss inside the Vivint Smart Home Arena.

From Washington Post • Mar. 30, 2019

Were all undue anxiety Eliminated from desire, Could feverish fears and fancies be Consumèd on some funeral pyre, Like holy hecatomb or sacrifice, 'Twould be accepted up in Paradise.

From Poems Vol. IV by Howard, Hattie