purify

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In such an environment, it is especially reckless to assume that war, no matter how justified, will somehow purify institutions rather than corrode them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The punishments were made after a "systematic review" and were needed "to enforce industry discipline, purify the football environment, and maintain fair competition", the CFA wrote on its official social media account Thursday.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

Researchers at the University of Iowa have identified a new way to "purify" photons, a development that could improve both the performance and security of light based quantum technologies.

From Science Daily • Dec. 23, 2025

Board of Water and Power Commissioners voted to purify 45 million gallons, enough water for 500,000 people.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025

He told Eurykleia: “Bring me brimstone and a brazier—medicinal fumes to purify my hall. Then tell Penelope to come, and bring her maids. All servants round the house must be called in.”

From "The Odyssey" by Homer