exorcise

Example Sentences

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The modern West tried to exorcise these demons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

"We start in that world where we're shackled, and then we exorcise it," Taylor explains.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2025

With a first-round matchup against the Golden Knights or Kings, Demers said “Edmonton just needs to exorcise those demons.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2024

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

A better way to exorcise the curse of knowledge is to be aware of specific pitfalls that it sets in your path.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker