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
Under Media Types, go to Screenshots and Screen Recordings for more to purge.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 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
Then he said, ‘Lee, you didn’t do this terrible thing, did you? If you did, now is the time to purge your soul.’
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
