as in to exclude
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
the stiff entry fee is intended to eliminate less-than-serious competitors
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By using blockchain technology, decentralized KYC systems can verify identities globally, eliminating the need for separate verifications in each country.
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Alexander Ray, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
One of the most telling parts of the dialogue began when an audience member asked Trump about finding a way to eliminate federal taxes in the future.
—Brian Stelter, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
Both candidates have supported eliminating taxes on tips.
—Jim Oliphant and Kanishka Singh, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
According to the taxpayer's expert, this eliminated the possibility of finding comparable sales.
—Peter J Reilly, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Alexander Ray, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
One of the most telling parts of the dialogue began when an audience member asked Trump about finding a way to eliminate federal taxes in the future.
—Brian Stelter, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
Both candidates have supported eliminating taxes on tips.
—Jim Oliphant and Kanishka Singh, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
According to the taxpayer's expert, this eliminated the possibility of finding comparable sales.
—Peter J Reilly, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Generally, non-EU companies will follow the same standards as EU companies, excluding financial risks and financial opportunities related to climate change.Jon McGowan, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Before 1924, Indigenous peoples had been excluded from citizenship, except through military citizenship and land allotment.Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2024
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According to the 2023 Pew Research Center survey, 88% of respondents also favored preventing mentally ill people from buying guns and 79% wanted the minimum age for buying guns raised to 21.Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 26 Oct. 2024
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Trump advisers and supporters have been crowing since both the Post and the Los Angeles Times’ billionaire owners stepped in to prevent their papers from endorsing Harris.Hadas Gold, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
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Massachusetts banned a list of 11 flame retardants in 2021.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
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Other countries have also cited national security concerns, including India which has banned TikTok.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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Federal law prohibits states from enacting permanent daylight saving time, but Arizona (except for the Navajo Nation) and Hawaii have instead made standard time permanent, which is perfectly acceptable under federal law.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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The university's guidance prohibits demonstrations and protests in study, instructional, or private areas.Arthur Jones II, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Eliminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eliminate. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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