purify

Example Sentences

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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

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

Hindus believe that this ritual will cleanse them of sins, purify their soul and help them attain salvation by liberating them from the cycle of birth and death.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2025

He told the people how to purify water and how to make cloth from nettles.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman