The outbreak of another European war in 1592 gave the sultan an opportunity of ridding himself of their presence.
Sulphur is of use in chronic bronchial affections, ridding the lungs of mucus and relieving cough.
Phagocytes act as scavengers in ridding the body of noxious particles, and more especially of harmful bacteria.
In the same way, according to Brian Hodgson, the yellow-bellied weasel (Putorius kathia) " is exceedingly prized by the Nepalese for its service in ridding houses of rats.
Murad, who had welcomed the Persian War as a good opportunity for ridding himself of the presence of the janissaries, whom he dreaded, had soon cause to fear their triumphant return.