as in disposal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless
a product for the removal of warts
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Recent Examples of removal
Trump has looked to eviscerate for-cause removal protections that Congress has implemented for various federal independent agencies, which prevent the president from removing leaders except for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office.
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Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Conversely, Gilyard has taken a more discreet route and has kept his removal process mostly private — including from his parents once again.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
These new projects incorporate traditional grates for removal of solid waste like plastic bottles but also use a multilayer filtration system that mimics the way forests and wetlands naturally purify water.
—Courtney Heath, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Ruffin was quick with her answer, slamming the Republican party for her removal from the WHCA dinner.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
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Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Conversely, Gilyard has taken a more discreet route and has kept his removal process mostly private — including from his parents once again.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
These new projects incorporate traditional grates for removal of solid waste like plastic bottles but also use a multilayer filtration system that mimics the way forests and wetlands naturally purify water.
—Courtney Heath, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Ruffin was quick with her answer, slamming the Republican party for her removal from the WHCA dinner.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Removal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/removal. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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