exorcise
Example Sentences
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The modern West tried to exorcise these demons.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026
I needed to exorcise this thing so it could join the world!
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025
Unai Emery returns to Paris St-Germain to exorcise the personal demons of the so-called "La Remontada" while providing the X-factor in Aston Villa's attempt to reach a Champions League semi-final.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2025
As durability has become less of a concern — Leonard has played in 30 and George 32 of the team’s 34 games — the Clippers have shown an ability to exorcise other past demons.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2024
I begin drawing what’s in my head, as if maybe by drawing it, it will exorcise the super bugs from my brain.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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