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pure

[pyoor] / pyʊər /






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It’s a good, and pure, feeling while it lasts.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The second, an act of pure genius - a daring dribble from his own half leaving England players velcroed to the Azteca turf, before grounding and rounding goalkeeper Peter Shilton.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Like the large so-called moon jar that opens the exhibition, these capacious bowls glazed in eggshell white flaunt their foibles with wobbling edges that give character to otherwise pure forms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

When it comes to records, the pure plastic pollution that comes from them is also a concern.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

“You’re both wrong. It’s starvation, pure and simple,” comes another explanation.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone




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