as in to weed (out)
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In such a situation, with overall U.S. deterrence weakened, China could exploit the moment to launch a conventional attack against its neighbors, or even be emboldened to use nuclear weapons to stave off the United States.—
VIPIN NARANG,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025 -
Because of the dangers of unhindered possibility, the expansion of choice came with guardrails, rules meant to stave off anarchy and social disorder.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
23 June 2025
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As a writer who has lived in France for more than a decade, this is a city that continues to surprise me—and one that can truly check off all the boxes, whether that be culture and cuisine or outdoor adventure spanning from lakeside beaches to the mountains.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2025
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Regardless, lead back Brian Robinson Jr. checked off various boxes entering his contract year, including health and focus.—
Ben Standig,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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“Comb (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comb%20%28out%29. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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