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Read the dictionary entry.

eliminate

\ i-ˈli-mə-ˌnāt \

transitive verb

1. get rid of

2. leave out

3. completely destroy

4. remove from competition

Read the sentence.

In order to win the one-on-one basketball tournament, Johnny knew that he had to eliminate all the other players.

Which definition clarifies how eliminate is used in the sentence?


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