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Example sentences for: rid

How can you use “rid” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

In 1995, House Republicans threatened to override self-government for the sake of getting rid of rent control.
After careful study, these pioneer management consultants advised GM to rid itself of Chevrolet because it "could not hope to compete in its field."
You try to get rid of the homeless and boost tourism, and look how things turn out.
Let's just get rid of Saddam.
In November, 1991, when I mentioned to a resident of Sankt-Peterburg my distaste for the restored official name, she shrugged and remarked, Well, the thing was to get rid of the Lenin .