purge

Example Sentences

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It’s a culpability we should all interrogate, not immediately purge.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The crackdown culminated in January with the purge of Xi’s closest military deputy, Gen. Zhang Youxia—the highest-ranking uniformed member of the party’s Central Military Commission, and one of China’s few senior generals with combat experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

That uncertainty was reflected in Hong Kong media's recent coverage of the purge at the top of China's People Liberation Army, according to Chan.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

The most recent purge comes on the back of another crackdown which saw nine top generals - including some CMC members - removed from their posts in October 2025.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

It was as though I had taken a purge and rid myself of an intolerable pain.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier