purge
Example Sentences
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There were also calls to purge Chavez’s name from buildings, streets and other features.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
Beijing has escalated a sweeping purge of military officials in the days before thousands of delegates from across the country meet for the annual Two Sessions political conclave that starts on Wednesday.
From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026
Shortly after he was sent a subpoena, according to Mr. Smith’s indictment, Messrs. Nauta and De Oliveira sought to purge the club’s surveillance footage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
