as in to weed (out)
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This was one for those who had suffered the most difficult days in the club’s history — two administrations, defeats in two previous cup finals, desperately staving off relegation from the second tier on the final day when going down would have put the club’s future in grave peril.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
19 May 2025 -
Two of his listeners draped large towels over their heads to stave off the elements.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2025
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With so many boxes checked off in his life, what's next for Muir?—
Joelle Goldstein,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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The latest task checked off by crew chief Dan Moeller and his team of dedicated workers was changing out the clay on the infield at Steinbrenner Field.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Comb (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comb%20%28out%29. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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