Example Sentences

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Indeed, some institutions have eliminated whole offices, revised curricula, and restructured programs.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

Some golfers have eliminated gimme putts for team scores, while others use a “circle of friendship” rule.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Using that as a currency could have eliminated any tax bill for Occidental, as well as getting rid of costly preferred shares, on which the energy company is paying an 8% annual dividend.

From Barron's • Oct. 2, 2025

Currently, only seven states have eliminated the subminimum wage for tipped employees: Alaska, California, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.

From Salon • Nov. 12, 2024

The world’s most famous fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes, said that once you have eliminated all the possibilities, whatever remains, however improbable, must be true.

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd