virtually abolish

Frequency: 6.55.4 per million words

to end something in effect or for all practical purposes, even if not officially or completely

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  • The invention of the smartphone has virtually abolished the need for paper maps.
  • New trade agreements are set to virtually abolish tariffs on these imported goods.
  • After the reforms, the government virtually abolished the old system of subsidies.
  • This cultural shift has virtually abolished the stigma once associated with seeking therapy.
  • Online learning platforms have virtually abolished geographical barriers to higher education.
  • If we adopted this technology, we could virtually abolish human error in data entry.
  • The widespread vaccination campaign virtually abolished the disease in that country.
  • Automation is expected to virtually abolish many routine administrative jobs.
  • The landmark court ruling virtually abolished the outdated legal practice.
  • With this new policy, the company will virtually abolish the distinction between office and remote workers.