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verb

To discard, eliminate, or become free from something or someone unwanted.

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When the IRS settled cases, “it’s typical to get rid of past ongoing audits,” Blanche said, stressing that the deal was looking back and not ahead.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

"Some people might try to collect this moss to try and get rid of it, but it's not very effective. It would be very resource-intensive, very expensive," says Greiff.

From BBC • May 30, 2026