exorcism

Example Sentences

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The Christian right’s obsession with demons, exorcisms and Satan presents itself as deeply rooted in history.

From Salon

But critics have lavished praise on the record, calling it a "jaw-dropping" and "brutal" act of "personal exorcism", while praising Allen's gift for melody, on songs that span flamenco, bossa nova, and "infectious pop".

From BBC

The audience was quick to supply political reasons that led to Masli staging an exorcism of America’s ruthless economic system.

From Los Angeles Times

In the “Exorcist” maze, for instance, that means witnessing a full exorcism, complete with special effects that will have walls give way to demonic specters.

From Los Angeles Times

If his words literally refer to exorcism’s particularities, they subtextually wrestle with faith as a notion, and trickle into broader political life, too.

From Salon