expunge
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He's among those seeking to expunge his record in the U.S.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
He disclaims any effort to reverse or expunge the old case.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
As such, it was their mission to expunge such art from the public memory.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2025
In addition, the Bureau of Prisons will restore early release credits to FCI Dublin transfers and expunge invalid disciplinary write-ups by Dublin staff to ensure class members don’t lose opportunities for early release.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2024
When the Spanish governor tried to recruit the Hopi to live in missions, their leaders told him not to bother: the epidemic soon would expunge them from the earth.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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To Kill a Mockingbird
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 16–19
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