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as in to repeal
to put an end to by formal action
the U.S. abolished slavery by constitutional amendment on December 6, 1865
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as in to eradicate
to destroy all traces of
if only there were a way that we could abolish hatred and intolerance
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Recent Examples of abolish
The governor cannot abolish property taxes without a change to constitution that would require placing a proposal on the ballot and getting at least 60% of voters to approve it.
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Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
While only Congress can abolish the DOE completely, Trump's actions may sufficiently reduce its influence so American children can start learning again.
—Joshua Sammons, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
Even before abolishing the department, the Trump administration blocked student loan forgiveness and repayment plans, slashed department staffing, and wiped the federal watchdog agency tasked with overseeing student loan servicing and collections.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
What is Trump's justification for abolishing the department?
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
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Following Trump’s April 2 speech, McConnell kept his promise to Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine and voted for his Senate resolution to repeal the emergency declaration that allowed Trump to place tariffs on Canada.—
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The site currently gives a 5 percent chance that Trump will either sign a bill into law aiming to repeal or alter the 22nd Amendment, or that the Supreme Court will rule in a way that allows a president to serve more than two terms by July 31, 2025.—
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Formed from improved and ultra-stable memory foam, wrapped in high-quality synthetic leather, the ear pads eradicate foam rolling to ensure a more consistent fit and longer service life.—
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In my experience, one season of treatment typically eradicates magnolia scale — but 2025 may be an exception.—
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Universal was fined $1.3 million by state regulators in 2013 for canceling customers’ policies without justification and shifting profits to affiliate companies.—
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Canada's Department of National Defence told Newsweek that the program is not canceled and remains in early review stages.—
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The service comes at a price, according to a release: The relived memories are permanently erased after viewing.—
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This year was a step in the right direction for the program, but that’s all erased if Kevin Willard leaves.—
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The decision overturned a lower court ruling that had required their reinstatement, supporting Trump's efforts to downsize the federal workforce.—
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He was released after a court overturned his 40-year sentence for the kidnapping and killing of Camarena.—
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Helicopters dumped water over a burning forest in South Korea Thursday as fire crews struggled to contain the country's worst-ever wildfires, which have killed 28 people, forced at least 37,800 to flee their homes and destroyed thousands of structures and vehicles.—
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Many of the early hires were believed to be young tech engineers with little to no government experience, prompting criticism from Democrats and unions that critical government services and systems would be cut or destroyed.—
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“Abolish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abolish. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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