"That is why he removed me from this position.

VOA: standard.2009.11.08

With one half of the equation removed, their position, too, can only become obsolete.

CNN: ASIANOW - TIME Asia

The study author, a senior analyst at the EPA's National Center for Environment Economics, was subsequently removed from his position after serving for 38 years.

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If necessary, hire a handler for them, move their cube or office, and publicly communicate that they are temporarily removed from a position of authority.

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