Example Sentences
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Safe and effective vaccines have been widely available since the 1960s; by 2000, the U.S. declared measles eliminated here.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
Measles cases have hit a record in the United States not seen since 1991, nearly a decade before the viral disease was declared eliminated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
But as pressure mounted on schools to improve test performance in the 2000s, many reduced or eliminated recess in favor of more instructional time in subjects such as reading and math.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Researchers found that gaining coverage improved access to care reduced depression and nearly eliminated catastrophic medical bills.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
This eliminated the need for me to shave or cut my hair, both hassles I didn’t need.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
