as in to weed (out)
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So this bill could help stave off a potential flood of suits.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025 -
There is no vaccine for humans to stave off a West Nile virus infection, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but most people who are infected do not experience symptoms.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2025
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With aviator checked off his to-do list, Forsyth set out to see the world.—
Chris Koseluk,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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The monotony of the season can get to a player, and his goal has always been to make the work fun and intentional, not checking off a box.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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“Comb (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comb%20%28out%29. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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