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exorcise

[ek-sawr-sahyz, -ser-] / ˈɛk sɔrˌsaɪz, -sər- /
VERB
free from evil spirits
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The modern West tried to exorcise these demons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

“We haven’t forgotten that loss because it ended our season and he helped us exorcise that demon.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026

Unai Emery returns to Paris St-Germain to exorcise the personal demons of the so-called "La Remontada" while providing the X-factor in Aston Villa's attempt to reach a Champions League semi-final.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2025

As durability has become less of a concern — Leonard has played in 30 and George 32 of the team’s 34 games — the Clippers have shown an ability to exorcise other past demons.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2024

Or where Ben-Jamin teams up the Crowned Sorceress, Sam O’Mal, to exorcise the vicious spirits that were possessing Hudsonien so he can find happiness again.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera




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