purging
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When starting a new treatment, some people can also experience skin purging: breakouts that happen when a product quickly brings clogged pores to the surface of the skin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
As someone who grew up participating in many garage sales, I do think there is value in purging, even if you’re not selling items for as much as you potentially could.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026
“Is he purging not just perfectly competent people, but highly competent people, the people you would want in your foxhole?” he asks.
From Salon ● May 1, 2026
If you have trouble closing drawers or closet doors, she wrote, it is time to start purging.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
She grew pale and sweaty but did not require purging or leeches.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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