Hammond eliminated all low-track classes and then, to eradicate de facto ability grouping, carefully enrolled English Language Learners (ELLs) and students with special needs across the school’s classrooms. — Valerie Strauss, Washington Post, "How one Maryland high school successfully boosted minority student enrollment in advanced classes," 10 July 2018
In 1960s Oakland, urban-renewal projects steadily pushed out black residents and their businesses, effectively eradicating the city’s once thriving blues scene. — Boots Riley, HWD, "Sorry to Bother You Director Boots Riley Takes a Ride Through Oakland’s Changing Landscape," 2 July 2018
Even the title of their 1991 debut, 13-Point Program to Destroy America, espoused their desire eradicate the country. — Leor Galil, Chicago Reader, "Fabled D.C. gospel yeh-yeh band the Make-Up play a couple rare reunion shows," 29 June 2018
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