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[purj] / pɜrdʒ /




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But, as religious freedom activists point out, once the purge starts, the circle of who is considered an insider tends to shrink.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

“For me, the most important data point was the purge External link of the highest levels of China’s military a couple months ago,” said Arjun Jayaraman, Quantitative Portfolio Manager at Causeway Capital Management.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Maya Angelou’s autobiography “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” was included in the purge; Adolf Hitler’s “Mein Kampf” was not.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

Sheinbaum has vowed to not purge people from the registry.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The sea-gods received him kindly and called on Ocean and Tethys to purge his mortal nature away and make him one of them.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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