be rid of
idiom
: to no longer have or be affected or bothered by (someone or something that is unwanted or annoying)
He thought he'd never be rid of her.
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So many seem eager to be rid of the labors of thought and expression—the very labors that define them as free and autonomous human beings—by ceding them to generative artificial intelligence.
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Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Simon’s goal was to be rid of her in 30 minutes.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
However, the Manas AI founders are apt to say that their process will not be overnight, nor will it be rid of significant hurdles.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 29 Sep. 2025
The hope is Ober will be rid of the hip inflammation quickly and begin to ramp up starting Tuesday or Wednesday.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 5 July 2025
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Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
Simon’s goal was to be rid of her in 30 minutes.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
However, the Manas AI founders are apt to say that their process will not be overnight, nor will it be rid of significant hurdles.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 29 Sep. 2025
The hope is Ober will be rid of the hip inflammation quickly and begin to ramp up starting Tuesday or Wednesday.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 5 July 2025
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“Be rid of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20rid%20of. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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