removal
noun
re·mov·al
ri-ˈmü-vəl 
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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Robert Shapiro, a professor of government and public affairs at Columbia University, questioned whether the removal of social media would meaningfully reduce the likelihood of political violence.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2025
Following the unexpected visit, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has placed a large bear trap in the Lemis’ front yard, hoping to lure the apex predator in with donuts for a safe removal, per NBC Connecticut.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
An immigration board recently issued a final removal order, based on failing to pay an immigration bond 13 years ago.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Further revisions include the removal of a $500,000 cap on above-the-line costs, such as actors’ pay and lower eligibility requirements for VFS and animation subsidies.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2025
Following the unexpected visit, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has placed a large bear trap in the Lemis’ front yard, hoping to lure the apex predator in with donuts for a safe removal, per NBC Connecticut.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
An immigration board recently issued a final removal order, based on failing to pay an immigration bond 13 years ago.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Further revisions include the removal of a $500,000 cap on above-the-line costs, such as actors’ pay and lower eligibility requirements for VFS and animation subsidies.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for removal
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“Removal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/removal. Accessed 26 Sep. 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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