strip out
Britishverb
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(tr) to remove the working parts of (a machine)
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to remove (a chemical or component) from a mixture
Example Sentences
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Third-quarter adjusted earnings, which strip out one-time items, are on track to hit $2 to $2.50 a share, Delta said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Munden, who saw Peter Brook’s 1963 film adaptation before reading the book, asked Thorne to strip out some dialogue.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026
Another option is that the platforms are forced to strip out all the features designed to keep people there.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2026
But when you strip out used-car inflation, it looks to be heading in the wrong direction.
From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026
Then he tore a strip out of his jacket and wrapped it around his shoulder as tightly as he could.
From Spillthrough by Daniel F. Galouye
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