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Our panelists will also address the challenges the community faces, from gentrification to the erasure of its cultural landmarks, and why the recovery of this legacy is vital for both Altadena and Hollywood's futures.
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Essence, 1 Mar. 2025
The totalitarian regime of 1984 brings innovation to the erasure of history.
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Essence, 1 Mar. 2025
The totalitarian regime of 1984 brings innovation to the erasure of history.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
From dealing with microaggressions to experiencing erasure, Black professionals can have a tough time at work.
—Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The flurry of changes triggered by the directive has led to the erasure of articles featuring NASA astronomers from underrepresented communities that the agency published in years past, like this one.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for erasure
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“Erasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erasure. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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erasure
noun
era·sure
i-ˈrā-shər 
also -zhər
: an act or instance of erasing
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