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Verb
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The president himself chose not to name a new full-time national security adviser after removing Mike Waltz, who had included a journalist in supposedly secure communications regarding military action.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026 -
Redick had said that the team considered removing Doncic, who suffered his hamstring strain in the third quarter against Oklahoma City, and Reaves at halftime.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Far-right religious leaders increasingly associated with the administration are openly advocating for eliminating women’s political participation and voting rights, signaling where these purges may lead if the pattern continues unchecked.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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The teams faced off Saturday night and the Penguins beat them 9-4, eliminating the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions from playoff contention.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Taking (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taking%20%28away%29. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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