as in to weed (out)
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This was one for those who had suffered the most difficult days in the club’s history — two administrations, defeats in two previous cup finals, desperately staving off relegation from the second tier on the final day when going down would have put the club’s future in grave peril.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
19 May 2025 -
Two of his listeners draped large towels over their heads to stave off the elements.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2025
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Charlize Theron checked off a bucket list item with her upcoming Netflix action sequel The Old Guard 2.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 May 2025
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Her visit to California was part of a cross-country journey, which also involved participating in a workaway program and checking off visits to all 50 states.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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“Comb (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comb%20%28out%29. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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