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as in deletes
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it
some unnecessary verbiage will need to be elided, but otherwise the article is publishable
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as in shortens
to make less in extent or duration
the product presentation was not elided—it's always only 15 minutes long
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Verb
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But if someone accidentally deletes a file—or a cybercriminal encrypts the data—redundancy will spread the problem across all instances.—
Nick Martin,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025 -
Continue reading … SCHOOLED – Russ Vought offers response after his alma mater deletes message congratulating him.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
10 Feb. 2025
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In Tennessee, a pardon serves as a statement of forgiveness to someone who has completed their prison sentence and is no longer incarcerated, while commutation shortens a sentence but lets the conviction stand.—
JONATHAN MATTISE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Dec. 2024
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Backflip’s technology dramatically shortens the design-to-production pipeline, empowering anyone to create complex, high-resolution 3D models in minutes.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency cancels National Fire Training Academy classes.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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SpaceX cancels a launch to bring astronauts home.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The exfoliating ingredient—popular in skincare for clearing up breakouts—removes buildup from the scalp.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
31 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles Obviously, the best way to avoid hangovers is to not drink at all, but if a celebratory sip is unavoidable this season, Myers recommends staying hydrated with water and electrolytes, getting extra sleep and taking charcoal, which binds to and removes toxins from the body.—
Emily Burns,
WWD,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Elides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elides. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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