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disburdening

verb

present participle of disburden

as in unloading

to empty or rid of cargo disburdened the oil tanker before it could leak any more oil

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as in relieving

to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers the cinema was a place where we could disburden ourselves of our cares, if only for a couple of hours

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Across the board, the plan is aimed at expanding cargo handling infrastructure, including unloading areas, storage facilities and transshipment corridors, as well as building designated customs supervision sites at eligible specialized ports.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
The facility has more than 850 robots unloading auto parts, stamping out steel components, putting together car frames, and installing car doors, according to IEEE Spectrum.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026

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The tea leaves are placed in bubbling jacuzzis four times over, ridding them of any impurities, albeit minimal given that the farm is organic and so large that there is no pesticide drift from neighboring farms.

— Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
These expert- and editor-approved kits make ridding yourself of unwanted hair a breeze.

— Sara Coughlin, Allure, 7 July 2026

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By implementing these automations, individuals can ensure continuous engagement, secure clients and collaborators, and track progress effectively, all while freeing up valuable time to focus on core activities.

— Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Better yet, the chairs tuck neatly beneath the table when playtime is over, freeing up valuable floor space when a blanket fort is suddenly requested.

— Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026

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Future missions will also depend on heavy machinery capable of clearing terrain, stabilizing landing areas, and performing construction work without constant human control.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
Adopting The Discipline Of Subtraction Preparing an enterprise for significant change is about clearing the path so the organization can move at full speed without derailing.

— Susana Cabrera, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

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