purge
Example Sentences
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Beijing has escalated a sweeping purge of military officials in the days before thousands of delegates from across the country meet for the annual Two Sessions political conclave that starts on Wednesday.
From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026
Under Media Types, go to Screenshots and Screen Recordings for more to purge.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026
Maese appears to have survived the purge, at least so far; he’s in Milan right now covering the Olympics.
From Salon • Feb. 22, 2026
The most recent purge comes on the back of another crackdown which saw nine top generals - including some CMC members - removed from their posts in October 2025.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
But Finnick backed away from the water at first touch and lies facedown on the sand, either unwilling or unable to purge himself.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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