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defenestrate

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defenestrate
To remove Windows from a computer. It comes from "defenestration," which means to toss out of a window.
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If I were her trainer, I'd be looking to maximise the potential for gain of both myself and my loyal owner, and if I were her owner, I'd be looking to defenestrate any greedy hack who approached my trainer with crazy notions of Guineas runs and idle promises of cheap champagne.
Trials are enough to tr y the patience of punters by The Racing Post (London, England)
It would, in my view, set an incredibly unfortunate precedent if MPs felt obliged to defenestrate him - but perhaps instead Mr Martin should now make clear he will be standing down ahead of the next election.
Queen a sideshow on her big day out by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
In truth, Israel too has never missed an opportunity -- to defenestrate the Palestinians, denude their lives, demonize their resistance, and denigrate their culture.
The Mendacity of 'Missed Opportunities' by The Palestine Chronicle (Mountlake Terrace, WA)
 
 
 
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