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impure

[im-pyoor] / ɪmˈpyʊər /


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Artificial and impure, and achieved by doing something only slightly resembling basketball.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Two major developments in the mid-1800s showed why impure water is dangerous.

From Salon • Jan. 27, 2025

Naidu, who was sworn in as the state’s chief minister in June, alleged that the impure laddus were distributed to devotees during Reddy’s term.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2024

"Our study represents just the tip of the iceberg, opening new lines of investigation of how impure ice adheres with widespread implications across multiple disciplines," Anand said.

From Science Daily • Nov. 28, 2023

Phoenix song is magical: it is reputed to increase the courage of the pure of heart and to strike fear into the hearts of the impure.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling




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