How to Use get rid of in a Sentence

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  • So, what are the best ant killers to get rid of these pests?
    Anna Halkidis, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2023
  • There are, of course, many ways to get rid of nose hair.
    Ravi Davda, Health, 12 Apr. 2023
  • So just take the best of it and get rid of the rest, and put your own spin on it.
    Emily Weaver, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
  • To those who want to get rid of the monarchy — once they’re gone, they’re gone.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Learn how to get rid of squirrels for a pest-free home.
    Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2024
  • The perfect way to get rid of those pesky blades of grass that the mower missed.
    Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
  • Give them a good scrub to get rid of any dirt, then chop them up, skin and all.
    Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 7 July 2023
  • The horse ranchers need to get rid of the manure and the tree trimmers need to pay to dump the mulch.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2023
  • Will the city get rid of them before the Olympics next summer?
    CNN, 2 Oct. 2023
  • This should be enough to get rid of dirt, oils, and other residues.
    Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2023
  • Read on for tips on how to get rid of mushrooms in your yard.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
  • That didn’t happen, but the Air Force wasn’t able to get rid of the planes either.
    Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Try them today and get rid of those pesky stains for good!
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2023
  • And what the public is saying is, ‘You can’t get rid of me, guys!
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Right Now Are there any ways to get rid of a vaginal boil fast?
    Ashley Martens, Women's Health, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Experts gave advice on the best ways to get rid of them.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 28 Jan. 2025
  • His son had joined the church faction trying to get rid of him.
    Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Dak Prescott will get rid of the ball quick, and Dallas will get the ground game going.
    Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Do your best to get rid of any dirt that’s made its way into your tent.
    Geoffrey Morrison, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
  • Canales wants to mix and match his weapons and push the ball down the field while training Young to get rid of the ball quickly.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2024
  • Your aggressive push to get rid of your debt has to wait.
    Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 26 July 2023
  • The best way to get rid of a sunburn fast is simply not getting burned in the first place.
    Amber Rambharose, Glamour, 12 June 2025
  • Use Bobby to get rid of Joe, then use Gavin to get rid of Bobby.
    Matthew Scully, National Review, 16 May 2023
  • What’s the best way to soften corns and calluses, and get rid of dry skin?
    Daley Quinn Published, Health, 25 Oct. 2024
  • What Gets Rid of Bedbugs? Bedbugs can be hard to get rid of.
    Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
  • There's also a lot of clutter in an Echo Show slideshow that you can get rid of.
    Nena Farrell, WIRED, 29 Mar. 2024
  • And, if needed, to get rid of the Indigenous tribes that still call it home.
    Marta Balaga, Variety, 27 May 2023
  • This helps to get rid of any creasing and loosen the curls for a more natural look.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Light traps and sticky traps are most effective ways to get rid of flies.
    Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 13 June 2023
  • Fortunately, aphids are easy to get rid of using one of the methods below.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 June 2025

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