removal
noun
re·mov·al
ri-ˈmü-vəl 
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Examples of removal in a Sentence
We arranged for the removal of the old car.
The city is having problems with trash removal.
Surgical removal of the tumor might be necessary.
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Trump undid Obama’s deportation priorities, broadening the pool of immigrants who could be targeted for removal and giving more power to immigration enforcement officers to make those judgments, according to the Bipartisan Policy Center.
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Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Pull invasive plants Sugar Creek chapter of the Ozark Society is partnering with the Nature Conservancy Nov. 14 for invasive species removal at the Logan Springs Preserve in the Logan community of southern Benton County.
—Flip Putthoff, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Researchers said, however, there are potential solutions, including: Providing guidelines around what constitutes appropriate vs. inappropriate reasons for content removal.
—Matthew Dolan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Nov. 2024
The comedian also showed off the results of his tattoo removal process during his Saturday appearance.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Pull invasive plants Sugar Creek chapter of the Ozark Society is partnering with the Nature Conservancy Nov. 14 for invasive species removal at the Logan Springs Preserve in the Logan community of southern Benton County.
—Flip Putthoff, arkansasonline.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Researchers said, however, there are potential solutions, including: Providing guidelines around what constitutes appropriate vs. inappropriate reasons for content removal.
—Matthew Dolan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Nov. 2024
The comedian also showed off the results of his tattoo removal process during his Saturday appearance.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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removal
noun
re·mov·al
ri-ˈmü-vəl
: the act of removing : the fact of being removed
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