1
as in to eradicate
to destroy all traces of
a decisive act that liquidated all doubts and fears about his governing abilities
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as in to assassinate
to put to death deliberately
his first act as absolute ruler was to liquidate his opponents
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Recent Examples of liquidate
Some liquidated, while others used favorable laws to renegotiate debts such as aircraft leases and keep flying.
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David Koenig, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Nov. 2024
If a Business Combination is not consummated by December 14, 2024, the company will liquidate and dissolve.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The second couple moved into the vice presidential residence at One Observatory Circle in D.C. and started liquidating assets.
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
As a victorious president-elect, Trump would also be free to liquidate his stock in Truth Social at its peak market.
—Paula Aceves, Curbed, 31 Oct. 2024
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David Koenig, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Nov. 2024
If a Business Combination is not consummated by December 14, 2024, the company will liquidate and dissolve.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The second couple moved into the vice presidential residence at One Observatory Circle in D.C. and started liquidating assets.
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
As a victorious president-elect, Trump would also be free to liquidate his stock in Truth Social at its peak market.
—Paula Aceves, Curbed, 31 Oct. 2024
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Our rating: False The World Health Organization declared smallpox officially eradicated in 1980.Chris Mueller, Austin American-Statesman, 29 Nov. 2024
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These efforts are a part of Paul Quinn’s broader mission to eradicate generational poverty.Melissa Noel, Essence, 25 Nov. 2024
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The militant group, which was credited for helping save the Assad regime from Syrian rebels, is now significantly weakened, with most of its leaders assassinated.Mostafa Salem, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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Trump, too, will follow a president who removed the military options from every table, even after Iran sent its proxies to murder American soldiers and assassinate former U.S. officials.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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Their visit to Capitol Hill also came with a warning to lawmakers – join Trump in making cuts or pay the price.Melissa Cruz, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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And thankfully, just before Thanksgiving, an anonymous donor gave us some money to help pay for these people to take down links.Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Politics Climate change could erase the Pacific islands.Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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If there was any doubt that President-elect Donald Trump intends to follow through with his promises of radical change and retribution, both here at home and abroad, those doubts have been erased.ABC News, ABC News, 1 Dec. 2024
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In 1965, Gloria Dickerson integrated the schools in Drew, just a few miles from where Till was murdered.Jim Axelrod, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2024
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Man wounded in shootout in Saraland parking lot accused of murdering girlfriend Quintero was arrested on Monday, Nov. 25, and charged with first-degree murder and fraudulent use of personal identification information, online court records show.Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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He was sent to jail after allegedly refusing to settle the case, and released in 2008.Abigail Adams, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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Seizing the opportunity to settle the debate, the twins asked her directly about the birth order.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Kash Patel vows to abolish the ‘deep state’; Trump’s FBI pick thrills MAGA base Robby Soave and Steven Olikara weigh in on Donald Trump’s nominee to spearhead the FBI, Kash Patel.The Hill, The Hill, 2 Dec. 2024
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Rankin believed that without a widespread moral awakening, the prospect was slim that slavery could be abolished.TIME, TIME, 2 Dec. 2024
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The display's welcoming name was inspired by the spirit of friendship, which is a key theme for both the Lower East Side gallery and Sentebale's work, deeply rooted in community engagement and collaborating with national and international organizations to execute programming.Janine Henni, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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If the execution moves forward, Collings will be the 23rd inmate executed in the U.S. this year, with at least three more scheduled before January.Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Liquidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liquidate. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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