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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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