purge
Example Sentences
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In addition to its effort to reap intelligence, the campaign could aim to sow uneasiness within a Chinese military that has been reeling from purges of its leadership.
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
That uncertainty was reflected in Hong Kong media's recent coverage of the purge at the top of China's People Liberation Army, according to Chan.
From Barron's
He would presumably say that he just wants to purge “the West” of its toxic self-doubt.
From Salon
The Los Angeles Police Commission tabled a vote on proposed changes to the department’s data retention policy, expressing concern useful videos could be lost in a purge of old records.
From Los Angeles Times
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