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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There is no discussing requests for removal from the consent calendar and no motion is required – simply the director’s request that the item be removed.
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Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
The president-elect has also indicated that his administration will prioritize the removal of migrants with criminal backgrounds.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Plus, investor sentiment improved on the election results as the new administration’s less stringent regulatory stance bodes well for the removal of Wells Fargo’s asset cap.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
In a statement to one of the affected parties, viewed by TechCrunch, Apple mentioned receiving a removal request from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 3 Jan. 2025
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Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
The president-elect has also indicated that his administration will prioritize the removal of migrants with criminal backgrounds.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Plus, investor sentiment improved on the election results as the new administration’s less stringent regulatory stance bodes well for the removal of Wells Fargo’s asset cap.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
In a statement to one of the affected parties, viewed by TechCrunch, Apple mentioned receiving a removal request from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Removal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/removal. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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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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