strip away
verb
stripped away also stript away; stripping away; strips away
1
: to remove (something that covers a surface) : to pull pieces of a covering away from a surface
strip away the bark of a tree
2
: to remove (unimportant material) from something
The editor stripped away repetitive sections of the essay.
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What is in danger is that this will strip away the soul, the raw humanity actors like Jim Handy brough to each role and replace it with flat, generalized platitudes.
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Carl Kurlander, Deadline, 13 June 2026
Unfortunately, millions of Americans live in neighborhoods where those systems have been systematically stripped away over generations.
—Carol Naughton, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The strategy utilizes a highly efficient, asset-light model that completely strips away the traditional burdens of inventory management, localized logistics and heavy infrastructure.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
This week, the company also added a $10 monthly rental kit fee for new users while stripping away perks from the Residential Max plan.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
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Carl Kurlander, Deadline, 13 June 2026
Unfortunately, millions of Americans live in neighborhoods where those systems have been systematically stripped away over generations.
—Carol Naughton, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The strategy utilizes a highly efficient, asset-light model that completely strips away the traditional burdens of inventory management, localized logistics and heavy infrastructure.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
This week, the company also added a $10 monthly rental kit fee for new users while stripping away perks from the Residential Max plan.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
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“Strip away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strip%20away. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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