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[purj] / pɜrdʒ /




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Xi needed someone he trusted absolutely to run the purge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Weiss’ purge means that the upcoming 59th season of “60 Minutes” is slated for a drastic overhaul.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

“For me, the most important data point was the purge External link of the highest levels of China’s military a couple months ago,” said Arjun Jayaraman, Quantitative Portfolio Manager at Causeway Capital Management.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Maya Angelou’s autobiography “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” was included in the purge; Adolf Hitler’s “Mein Kampf” was not.

From Salon • May 3, 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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