rid (someone or something) of
phrasal verb
rid (someone or something) of; ridding (someone or something) of; rids (someone or something) of
: to cause (someone or something) to no longer have or be affected by (someone or something unwanted)
The police are trying to rid the town of drug dealers.
rid the garden of pests
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The perennial problem for Republicans who’ve wanted to get rid of the ACA is that the law contains provisions that are popular with voters.
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Serves 6 to 8 4 bundles or 2 bags collard greens
1 smoked turkey leg or wing (your choice)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Rinse the collard greens thoroughly to get rid of any dirt.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
The University of Missouri got rid of its DEI office to pre-empt anti-DEI legislation, notes Inside Higher Ed.
—Erica Pandey, Axios, 7 Dec. 2024
Inskeep: Musk and Ramaswamy have talked about eliminating entire cabinet departments like the Department of Education, and getting rid of billions of dollars of veterans benefits.
—Janaya Williams, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Serves 6 to 8 4 bundles or 2 bags collard greens
1 smoked turkey leg or wing (your choice)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Rinse the collard greens thoroughly to get rid of any dirt.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
The University of Missouri got rid of its DEI office to pre-empt anti-DEI legislation, notes Inside Higher Ed.
—Erica Pandey, Axios, 7 Dec. 2024
Inskeep: Musk and Ramaswamy have talked about eliminating entire cabinet departments like the Department of Education, and getting rid of billions of dollars of veterans benefits.
—Janaya Williams, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Rid (someone or something) of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rid%20%28someone%20or%20something%29%20of. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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