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Nasser Hospital, in the southern city of Khan Younis, has been the latest focus of operations that have gutted Gaza’s health sector as it struggles to treat scores of patients wounded in daily bombardments.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2024

Last year, The New York Times reported that the company wrote, and circulated among legislators, a proposed amendment that would have gutted the bill.

From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2024

But watchdogs have long alleged that widespread corruption and mismanagement have gutted much of the country’s potential.

From Washington Times • Aug. 23, 2023

And while the Clippers have gutted through most of the season without their stars, it was not the case in a 112-97 loss to the Warriors.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2022

Marsh holds an iron candelabrum aloft, for the other candles have gutted and the room is shadowy.

From Patriotic Plays and Pageants for Young People by Mackay, Constance D'Arcy