as in disposal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless
a product for the removal of warts
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Recent Examples of removal
Kamala Harris makes surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live with Maya Rudolph days before election
The SNL appearance also sees Davidson showing off his almost bare arms after an extensive tattoo removal process.
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2024
Opponents fear that this approach could mirror past abuses in immigration enforcement, where the rights of individuals are overlooked in favor of rapid, large-scale removals.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
Existing constitutional removal and recall procedures require a conviction for a serious crime or a campaign to gather recall petition signatures.
—Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
The sculpture's removal marks the end of an era, with its unique visage watching over the city during turbulent years marked by earthquakes, plumbing problems, and political divisions.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2024
Opponents fear that this approach could mirror past abuses in immigration enforcement, where the rights of individuals are overlooked in favor of rapid, large-scale removals.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
Existing constitutional removal and recall procedures require a conviction for a serious crime or a campaign to gather recall petition signatures.
—Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
The sculpture's removal marks the end of an era, with its unique visage watching over the city during turbulent years marked by earthquakes, plumbing problems, and political divisions.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Removal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/removal. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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