remove a trace

Frequency: 7.19.2 per million words

to take away all signs of something.

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Examples (10)

  • Remove all traces of rust with a small wire brush.
  • The cleaner worked hard to remove every trace of mud from the carpet.
  • It's impossible to completely remove the traces of a traumatic experience.
  • The hacker attempted to remove all traces of his online activity.
  • After the storm, the street sweepers had removed every trace of debris.
  • Could you please remove this faint trace of lipstick from my collar?
  • He tried to remove any trace of doubt from his mind before making the decision.
  • The dedicated team managed to remove all traces of the pollutant from the water supply.
  • Modern software can effectively remove digital traces left behind on a computer.
  • She hoped time would remove every trace of bitterness from her heart.