sanitize
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And the cartoonish portrayal of combat using childlike blocky figures helps to sanitize gritty images of war, helping it to get past social media filters—and pushing it far beyond Iran’s borders.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
In his memoir, Calley portrayed himself as an easy target for officials trying to sanitize the unpopular war.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2024
Vladeck: Two other things tend to be true when the court rushes: They tend to be more honest, because there’s less time to sanitize what they’re doing.
From Slate • May 28, 2024
“The priority is to clean, sanitize, continue with a process as important as President Noboa’s to put the house in order.”
From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2024
When I arrived at a hospital, I was usually met by a charge nurse, handed a set of medical scrubs to wear, and instructed to sanitize my hands each time I entered a room.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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