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wash away

To eliminate, or destroy by fast moving water, such as in a flood, or a high sea.
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Thousands were left homeless as the flood waters washed away the eastern part of the city.

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Submitted on August 09, 2009

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wash awayTo eliminate, in a figurative sense.
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