get rid of
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: to do something so as to no longer have or be affected or bothered by (something or someone that is unwanted)
It's time to get rid of this old sweater.
I can't seem to get rid of this cold.
He stayed on talking and talking. She finally got rid of him by saying she had to make dinner.
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The podiatrist can then work with you on a treatment plan to get rid of your toenail fungus.8
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A healthcare provider will typically prescribe an anti-fungal medication to get rid of toenail fungus.
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If the bill passes into law, schools that fail to get rid of their legacy admissions policy will be forced to give up 10% of tuition revenue for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) for low-income students.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 15 May 2024
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Sarah Bradley, Health, 19 May 2024
If the bill passes into law, schools that fail to get rid of their legacy admissions policy will be forced to give up 10% of tuition revenue for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) for low-income students.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 15 May 2024
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“Get rid of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20rid%20of. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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