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neutralize

[noo-truh-lahyz, nyoo-] / ˈnu trəˌlaɪz, ˈnyu- /


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A victory would boost House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, who has spearheaded efforts to neutralize Trump-backed maps in Republican states.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

The findings also shed light on how certain antibodies may neutralize viruses by disrupting the structures they use to infect cells, offering useful clues for designing better vaccines.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Air defense is meant to buy time for offensive operations that neutralize enemy launch capabilities, said Colby Badhwar, a Canadian security analyst.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Increasing merger activity should also be expected as incumbents seek to neutralize emerging competitors.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

We could establish a defensible perimeter, build a new airfield, then gradually work our way out to neutralize the whole island.

From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac




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