eliminated

past tense of eliminate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of eliminated That three-week period comes to an end for those who were eliminated at the round of 32 (played between June 29 and July 3) this week. Art De Roché, New York Times, 22 July 2026 The governor's initial plan contained a far more ambitious rollback, one that would have eventually eliminated all property taxes on primary homes and contained no carveout for school budget property taxes. Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 21 July 2026 Those positions appeared more consistent with Buffett's traditional preference for mature cash-generating businesses than speculative biotechnology ventures, and most were later reduced or eliminated. Steve Brozak, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Their first runner in scoring position was eliminated on his own. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026 When Iran was eliminated at the group stage, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin made his feelings clear. James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 Paraguay eliminated Germany on penalty kicks in the Round of 32. Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026 One of only two Caribbean teams t qualify for this year’s 48-nation tournament, Haiti faced Scotland, Brazil and Morocco before being eliminated in the group stage. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 Disparity between unincorporated areas, cities If the POP unit is eliminated, its six officers would return to patrol assignments. Reeti Malhotra july 13, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eliminated
Verb
  • Most systems gradually lose efficiency over 15 to 20 years, and routine mechanical breakdowns, corrosion, rust and deferred maintenance are almost always excluded.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • Parents miss work when their child is sick or excluded from school after being exposed.
    Brian Castrucci, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • Apple employees were banned after a raucous night of celebrations, but were welcomed back decades later when Marc & Rose Hospitality purchased the hotel in 2011.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • When walking down the charming Main Street, you won't be disturbed by honking or traffic since the island has banned cars since 1898.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • When the team sprinkled their cages with isopropyl myristate daily, though, the animals did not breed—the compound reliably prevented pregnancy.
    Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026
  • The verdicts came after prosecutors argued Dominguez made deliberate choices during the attacks despite symptoms of schizophrenia, while defense attorneys argued his mental illness prevented him from forming criminal intent.
    Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • Pramod Kondapelli received a cease and desist order for operating a short-term rental at 130 Washington Avenue, which is prohibited within an R-1 residential zoning district.
    Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
  • Night diving is prohibited in Monroe County during the mini season, which is considered to be one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise.
    Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026

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“Eliminated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminated. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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