take (away)

verb

Definition of take (away)next
as in to eliminate

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  1. eliminate
  2. remove
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  • The decision to suspend the football program eliminated last week’s set of games and another this week.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • At a hearing last week, as Assembly committee discussed measures including eliminating the $750 million cap, allowing above-the-line expenses, expanding eligibility, and extending the sunset date.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of eliminate
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  • Next coil targets full current With coil #17 removed, the magnet cold test facility will prepare for toroidal field coil #19, which was manufactured as a spare.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The Illinois State Board of Elections removed both from the ballot, finding them hundreds of valid signatures short.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
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“Take (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20%28away%29. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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