purge
Example Sentences
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Sheinbaum has vowed to not purge people from the registry.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
After nine seasons in Buffalo—and no Super Bowl rings for quarterback Josh Allen—the Bills’ Sean McDermott became the latest victim of the NFL’s coaching purge.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 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
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 • Feb. 11, 2026
“It’s important that you get up and purge yourself from this sweet emptiness.”
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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