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The author uses the phrase "weeding out" in the second paragraph to mean ______.A.strength
The author uses the phrase "weeding out" in the second paragraph to mean ______.
A.strengthening something that is weak
B.feeding something that is hungry
C.encouraging something that is efficient
D.getting rid of something that is unwanted
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