1.   A loss could mathematically eliminate them.

2.   A loss eliminates Steelers from playoff contention.

3.   A loss would eliminate the Knicks in the second round of the playoffs for the third consecutive season.

4.   But a Tech loss would eliminate the Red Raiders from contention.

5.   Conversely, a second ACC loss would virtually eliminate the possibility of a league title.

6.   Her loss eliminated the inviting sister-sister fourth-round matchup that many had hoped to see today.

7.   That loss may have eliminated his best chance of winning the election.

8.   That is why another division loss would mathematically eliminate them.

9.   The loss mathematically eliminated Seattle from repeating as AL West champions.

10.   The loss effectively eliminated Japan.