purging

Example Sentences

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By Friday afternoon, firefighters had cooled the tank enough that a valve on top of the tank was no longer purging any kind of chemical.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

“Is he purging not just perfectly competent people, but highly competent people, the people you would want in your foxhole?” he asks.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

But I do think this particular controversy has tapped into something deeper, purging a spiritual angst that has long surrounded liberal culture.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Meta is currently purging the ads on its platforms and plans to ban future ads that promote the litigation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

His words of purging our souls of anger and hatred were so taken to heart by some that they rose out of their seats, just itching to praise the Lord.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool